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☀️ Summer 2026 Planting Guide

Summer is peak growing season. Warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and squash are in full production. It's also time for succession planting of quick crops and starting fall garden seedlings indoors.

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Summer Planting by Zone

Select your USDA zone to see exactly what you can plant this summer.

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