It’s Not Too Late to Plant a Garden That Will Grow Well in the Heat
All plantings are dictated by the time before the first frost . Cold weather kills growth and causes the plants to go dormant; seedlings planted too close to the first frost will not grow. (This is why indoor gardens are so attractive.) Similar rules apply to the hottest times of the year — although I personally love basking in the sun until I’m ready, not all plants can handle heat so easily. But there are a few plants to choose that love the sun as much as our summer children do. If you started your garden late, you can trust these plants to survive the heat to come.
Edible plants that grow well in summer
There are several gray areas when it comes to boarding times. According to Mother Earth News , there are “cold crops” and “warm season crops”. Warm crops like tomatoes often only start growing when the soil is hot, so you don’t have to plant them in the spring – you can start in June and enjoy beautiful plump tomatoes all summer long. Other edible plants you can start growing in early June, according to Mother Earth News, include:
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Beans (fresh and peeled)
- Celery
- Celery
- Chard
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Cultivated dandelions
- Edamame (soybeans)
- Eggplant
- Kohlrabi
- Malabar spinach
- Melons
- New Zealand spinach
- Okra
- Pepper (sweet and hot)
- sorrel
- Sprouting broccoli
- Summer squash
- Sweet potato
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
Plant flowers that love warmth
Some of the most beautiful flowers have very short flowering periods. For example, cherry blossoms after peak flowering season and only bloom for a couple of days . On the other hand, summer flowers will keep your garden vibrant throughout the season. One of the best representatives of this variety is the sunflower. These bright yellow flowers bloom from April to October, and having a lot of sunflower seeds after they turn into seeds is a definite benefit. You can plant sunflowers directly into the ground in areas with direct, prolonged sunlight. They will love it. Another option is Space . These flowers have a beautiful purple hue with an orange center, although they also grow in white, orange, and yellow. Cosmos runs from June to November and loves full sun. They can also grow in the wild and are best planted as seeds rather than seedlings. Other vibrant and warmth -loving flowers include black-eyed susans, cannes lilies, dahlias, fuchsias, hydrangeas and lavender. They all grow well, require little maintenance and will bloom all summer.
Herbs that Grow Best in Summer
Summer herbs are perfect for outdoor cooking. Tui Planting Site offers a summer herb cultivation guide to complement your outdoor activities from June to September. Herbs like mint grow well in summer, just in time for the mojito season. Basil and rosemary are heat-loving plants that are often added to beef and chicken, or added to tequila drinks. Tui offers these and other herbs for summer, including “basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, parsley, rosemary, coriander, dill, chervil, arugula and borage,” all of which thrive in warm climates .
Summer plants that protect against insects
Summer planting is pretty straightforward – just make sure you use beds, pots, or containers for things like mint or lemongrass , which tend to thrive in the wild and take over gardens if left unchecked. On the other hand, they also protect against aphids and white butterflies, so place them next to other plants to help your garden thrive during the darkest months.