June Planting Guide for Your Two 3×2 ft Beds

June is when your little beds shift fully into summer mode. Growth is fast, watering matters more, and you can still sow plenty of productive crops. This sheet continues the March–April–May sequence so your two compact beds stay abundant and tidy.

1. Refreshing the Beds in June

Light Soil Care

• Remove spent crops: Any bolted lettuce, tired rocket, or finished peas.
• Top up compost: Add ½ inch of compost to keep nutrients steady.
• Loosen gently: Aerate the top layer without disturbing established roots.
• Water deeply: June warmth means deeper, less frequent watering is best.

2. What to Plant in June

June is ideal for heat-loving crops and final sowings of some spring favourites.

Suitable Vegetables

• Leafy greens: Chard, perpetual spinach, heat-tolerant lettuce
• Roots: Beetroot, carrots (early June), radishes (early June)
• Legumes: French beans, runner beans, dwarf beans
• Brassicas: Kale (early June), kohlrabi
• Herbs: Basil, parsley, coriander (bolt-resistant varieties), dill
• Others: Spring onions, salad turnips

3. Updated Bed Plans for June

These layouts assume you’ve followed the earlier months and now want to keep the beds productive through summer.

Bed 1: Summer Greens & Herbs

• Front row (1 ft): Sow basil or parsley in gaps left by spring onions or radishes
• Middle row (1 ft): Chard or perpetual spinach continues; fill gaps with heat-tolerant lettuce
• Back row (1 ft): Kale or kohlrabi from May continues; sow more kale early June if space allows

Notes:

• Basil thrives in warm, sheltered beds.
• Chard will carry you through summer and autumn.

Bed 2: Beans & Summer Roots

• Front row (1 ft): Final sowing of beetroot for summer harvest
• Middle row (1 ft): Carrots continue; sow last batch early June
• Back row (1 ft): French beans or dwarf runner beans take over as peas finish

Notes:

• Beans love the heat and will crop heavily in small spaces.
• Keep carrots shaded during germination to prevent drying.

4. June Planting Tips

• Water deeply: Aim for fewer, deeper waterings to encourage strong roots.
• Mulch: A thin layer of compost or straw helps retain moisture.
• Harvest often: Picking beans and greens encourages more growth.
• Shade seedlings: Use a board or cloth for the first few days after sowing.
• Watch for bolting: Coriander and lettuce may bolt; choose bolt-resistant varieties.

5. At-a-Glance June Chart

Crop	Sow in June	Spacing	Notes
Chard	Yes	8–10 in	Heat-tolerant
Perpetual spinach	Yes	8 in	Reliable summer green
Lettuce (heat-tolerant)	Yes	6–8 in	Choose summer varieties
Basil	Yes	8–10 in	Loves warmth
Beetroot	Yes	4–6 in	Final sowings
Carrots	Early June	Thin to 2–3 in	Keep moist
French beans	Yes	6 in	Heavy summer crop
Runner beans (dwarf)	Yes	8 in	Needs support
Kale	Early June	12 in	Summer leaves
Spring onions	Yes	1 in	Slow but steady

6. Summary

June is when your beds hit their stride. With beans climbing, chard thriving, and herbs filling the gaps, your two compact beds stay lush, colourful, and productive right through the warmest months.