It’s time for June Garden Center Tips! The arrival of summer means your garden is likely bursting with life. Proper care this month ensures you can enjoy a bountiful harvest now and continue producing for weeks to come.
June is all about harvesting and maintenance. Harvest vegetables such as beans, peas, squash, cucumbers and okra regularly to prolong production and enjoy peak freshness. When you pick vegetables often, you signal to the plant that it needs to produce more. This means you can eat “high on the hog” this month and in July and preserve enough to last during the winter months ahead.
Here are our top tips for a productive June garden:
- Harvest Root Vegetables: For best results, harvest onions and Irish potatoes when two-thirds of the tops have died down. After harvesting, store potatoes in a cool, dark place and onions in a dry, airy place to maximize their shelf life.
- Prepare for Fall: Clean off rows of early crops as soon as they are through bearing and use rows for replanting or keep them fallow for fall crops. This prevents pests and diseases from building up.
- Water and Replant: Water as needed to help your plants handle the Texas heat. It is also a great time to plant sweet potatoes and a second planting of Southern peas.