Grow Your Own in June
In my “Grow Your Own month-by-month” series I will share with you a handy to do list, a list of fruits and vegetables you can harvest and a list of fruits and vegetables you can plant for that specific month.
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What to do in your Kitchen Garden in June
The sun is shining and the days are getting longer. There’s lots to do in June as the kitchen garden is in full swing. But most of all, get out and enjoy the sunshine as you begin to reap the rewards through some early harvesting.
Jobs list
- In June its more important than ever to protect from pests. From now on you won’t just have pigeons to contend with but cabbage white butterflies too! They will be targeting your brassicas so cover with netting. Aphids are also a nuisance at this time of year.
- It’s also important to be checking for signs of disease like fungal infections.
Plant now
June is a fantastic time for planting a range of different vegetables from salad leave to spring onions, peas and carrots, beetroots and more.
Harvest now
June is the first month where you can really harvest a wine range of fruits and veggies though some may still be small:
- First early potatoes
- Mange tout
- Peas
- Broad beans
- Lettuce
- Chard
- Baby leaf spinach
- Radishes
- Baby beetroot
- Strawberries
- Red currants
- Gooseberries
- Mint
- Chives
- Parsley
Seasonal recipe ideas
My summer recipe archive is full of inspiration as we move from spring into summer.
Next month: July
Want to get ahead? Read my post on growing your own fruits and vegetables in July.