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GARDENERS WORLD HAS SHARED AN ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WHAT TO PLANT IN JUNE, AND IT INCLUDES A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO GUARANTEE A SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER HARVEST 05:32, 31 May 2025 While
the unpredictable British weather can make it challenging to determine the optimal time for gardening, expert guidance can assist us in knowing when to sow various fruits, vegetables and
flowers. With a selection of plants ready to be planted in June, now is the moment to stock up on some late spring seeds. Gardening necessitates a degree of foresight. Some plants sprout
quickly, while others may take months or even seasons to grow, so it's wise to plan ahead for your future harvests. According to Gardeners World, June is the perfect month to plant a
variety of things, including pumpkins. READ MORE: 'My mum was told I'd die at birth - I lived to tell the tale and now celebrate little victories' Sowing these large orange
fruits in the final month of spring ensures they have ample warm days in the coming months to develop a good size and flavour. Moreover, following this planting schedule should result in a
harvest around September or October, reports the Liverpool Echo. Article continues below With Halloween at the end of October, your home-grown pumpkins are likely to be ready just in time
for some festive carving. Alternatively, reap the health benefits of pumpkins, which are rich in Vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and magnesium, by whipping up a nutritious pumpkin
stew or curry. Other delicious recipes include pumpkin risotto or a simple, comforting soup. For those with a sweet tooth, a pumpkin pie is a delightful option. As for how to plant pumpkins,
Gardeners World recommends sowing pumpkin seeds directly into individual pots for later planting. Gardening enthusiasts are advised to soak seeds in water overnight to hasten germination.
Following this, they should be sown in 8cm pots filled with peat-free seed compost and placed on a warm, sunny windowsill. Another handy tip is to position the seeds on their sides rather
than flat. This prevents water from pooling on top and causing rot. If you prefer, plug plants can be planted in June instead. According to Gardeners Worlds, pumpkins can be sowed as early
as March and planted from May onwards, though June is considered the last opportunity for either of these tasks. Article continues below Depending on when they're planted, pumpkins can
be harvested anytime from March through to October.