What to Plant in June, Darwin & Top End
121 crops you can sow in June across Darwin & Top End.
In Season This Month
Flower (20)
Fruiting (20)
Herb (20)
Leafy (18)
Fruit (17)
Root (11)
Brassica (10)
Micro (4)
Mushroom (1)
All June Crops at a Glance
| Plant | Category | Harvest | Spacing | Companions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb | 365d | 40cm | Succulents, Herbs | |
| Flower | 55d | 20cm | Lettuce, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 700cm | n/a | |
| Herb | 65d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Oregano | |
| Fruiting | 65d | 20cm | Corn, Carrot, Cucumber | |
| Root | 65d | 10cm | Lettuce, Onion, Brassicas | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Comfrey | |
| Leafy | 50d | 20cm | Beetroot, Celery | |
| Flower | 60d | 40cm | Strawberry, Tomato, Cucumber | |
| Brassica | 90d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Micro | 7d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 70d | 30cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Brassica | 90d | 50cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Beans | |
| Fruit | 90d | 60cm | Tomato, Basil | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Root | 85d | 5cm | Lettuce, Onion, Leek | |
| Brassica | 100d | 55cm | Beetroot, Celery, Onion | |
| Leafy | 120d | 25cm | Leek, Tomato, Beans | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Brassicas, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 90d | 30cm | Carrot, Beans | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 45cm | Basil, Tomato, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 15cm | Carrot, Tomato | |
| Brassica | 75d | 45cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Flower | 60d | 60cm | Tomato, Potato, Fruit trees | |
| Herb | 50d | 15cm | Spinach, Dill | |
| Flower | 70d | 20cm | Wildflowers, Grains | |
| Flower | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 50cm | Beans, Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Flower | 365d | 100cm | Lavender, Garlic, Chives | |
| Fruit | 730d | 200cm | Comfrey | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Marigold, Zinnia, Cosmos | |
| Root | 60d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Cabbage, Onion, Corn | |
| Flower | 120d | 40cm | Lavender, Yarrow, Rudbeckia | |
| Fruiting | 80d | 15cm | Corn, Cucumber, Marigold | |
| Fruiting | 100d | 60cm | Beans, Marigold, Thyme | |
| Leafy | 45d | 25cm | Lettuce, Radish, Carrot | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 365d | 400cm | n/a | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 55d | 25cm | Beetroot, Onion, Dill | |
| Fruit | 730d | 500cm | Comfrey | |
| Flower | 120d | 150cm | Tropical plants | |
| Fruit | 100d | 90cm | Corn, Nasturtium, Radish | |
| Root | 150d | 30cm | Corn, Beans | |
| Leafy | 70d | 40cm | Beetroot, Onion, Celery | |
| Brassica | 60d | 20cm | Beetroot, Onion | |
| Leafy | 35d | 20cm | Lettuce, Beans | |
| Fruiting | 70d | 30cm | Corn, Sunflower | |
| Flower | 90d | 60cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Rosemary | |
| Brassica | 120d | 15cm | Carrot, Celery | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | Tomato, Brassicas, Fruit trees | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Leafy | 55d | 25cm | Carrot, Radish, Chives | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 20cm | Corn, Cucumber, Sunflower | |
| Fruit | 730d | 300cm | Comfrey | |
| Fruit | 1095d | 700cm | n/a | |
| Flower | 50d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Capsicum | |
| Herb | 75d | 25cm | Capsicum, Tomato, Beans | |
| Leafy | 35d | 15cm | Lettuce, Radish | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants, Lemon myrtle | |
| Herb | 70d | 30cm | Cabbage, Tomato | |
| Leafy | 40d | 20cm | Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Fruit | 365d | 500cm | n/a | |
| Brassica | 40d | 25cm | Beetroot, Carrot | |
| Flower | 50d | 30cm | Cucumber, Zucchini, Pumpkin | |
| Fruit | 365d | 100cm | Native plants | |
| Flower | 90d | 20cm | Native plants, Ferns | |
| Root | 180d | 10cm | Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Comfrey | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Capsicum, Tomato | |
| Mushroom | 21d | 0cm | n/a | |
| Herb | 80d | 20cm | Tomato, Carrot | |
| Micro | 12d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Fruiting | 75d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Fruit | 730d | 500cm | Comfrey | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Lettuce | |
| Root | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Nasturtium, Marigold | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 150cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium | |
| Fruiting | 120d | 30cm | Corn, Beans | |
| Leafy | 80d | 30cm | Beans, Carrot, Lettuce | |
| Root | 30d | 5cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Micro | 8d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Lettuce, Carrot | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 100cm | Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Herb | 180d | 60cm | Sage, Carrot | |
| Herb | 75d | 50cm | Rosemary, Brassicas, Carrot | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Pigface, Samphire | |
| Root | 110d | 15cm | Carrot, Beetroot, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Beans, Onion, Lettuce | |
| Flower | 70d | 25cm | Marigold, Alyssum, Calendula | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Radish, Corn | |
| Leafy | 60d | 30cm | Strawberry, Lettuce | |
| Leafy | 55d | 20cm | Strawberry, Pea | |
| Root | 60d | 10cm | Carrot, Lettuce, Tomato | |
| Fruiting | 65d | 80cm | Corn, Beans, Nasturtium | |
| Herb | 90d | 30cm | Herbs | |
| Herb | 60d | 20cm | Beans, Onion | |
| Flower | 80d | 50cm | Cucumber, Corn, Tomato | |
| Micro | 10d | 1cm | n/a | |
| Root | 90d | 25cm | Peas, Lettuce, Onion | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 30cm | Beans, Pumpkin, Zucchini | |
| Flower | 75d | 15cm | Beans, Lettuce | |
| Fruit | 730d | 400cm | Comfrey | |
| Leafy | 45d | 20cm | Carrot, Onion | |
| Herb | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Capsicum, Eggplant | |
| Herb | 120d | 30cm | Cabbage, Strawberry | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Marigold, Coriander | |
| Fruiting | 85d | 60cm | Basil, Carrot, Marigold | |
| Root | 55d | 15cm | Peas, Lettuce, Onion | |
| Herb | 40d | 30cm | Chilli, Eggplant | |
| Herb | 60d | 30cm | n/a | |
| Flower | 70d | 15cm | Lettuce, Strawberry | |
| Leafy | 60d | 60cm | n/a | |
| Leafy | 40d | 15cm | Mint, Lettuce | |
| Fruiting | 90d | 150cm | Corn, Nasturtium | |
| Brassica | 75d | 45cm | Onion, Dill, Beetroot | |
| Flower | 90d | 40cm | Brassicas, Tomato, Herbs | |
| Flower | 60d | 25cm | Tomato, Beans, Cucumber | |
| Fruiting | 60d | 80cm | Nasturtium, Corn, Beans |
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Download PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables can I plant in June in Darwin?
June in Darwin is dry season, so focus on crops suited to tropical conditions at this time of year. Check the full planting list above for every vegetable, herb, and fruit you can sow or transplant this month, with spacing and harvest timing included.
Is June a good time to garden in Darwin?
June is one of the best months to garden in Darwin. The dry season brings lower humidity and cooler nights, which suit a wider range of crops. You can grow tomatoes, capsicum, beans, lettuce, and many other vegetables that struggle in the wet season heat.
How often should I water my vegetable garden in June in Darwin?
Watering frequency depends on your soil type and weather. In June in Darwin, check the soil moisture by pushing your finger 5 centimetres into the soil. If it feels dry, water deeply. Mulch reduces watering needs significantly. Most vegetable gardens need deep watering two to three times per week rather than light daily sprinkles.
What pests should I watch for in my Darwin garden in June?
Darwin's tropical climate supports year-round pest pressure. Watch for fruit fly, whitefly, aphids, and caterpillars. Use fine mesh netting over fruiting crops to exclude fruit fly. Encourage beneficial insects by planting companion flowers. Neem oil and pyrethrum sprays help manage soft-bodied pests. Check plants daily in the warm months.
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