• Sweet potato

  

  When it’s too hot to grow white potatoes, sweet potatoes are the perfect alternative. The vines spread quickly when the soil is warm.

• Beans

  

  An amazing variety of beans can be produced all summer long, making for the perfect addition to salads or side dishes.

• Squash

  

  Squash, both winter and summer types, are best grown in the heat. Protect the plant with row covers until it begins to bloom.  

• Cucumbers and sweet corn

  

  Corn is one of the best companion plants for cucumber. The tall stalks of sunflowers help shade cucumber plants in the hot summer sun and both can be grown in June.

• Amaranth

  

  Amaranth is a summer crop that needs warm soil and an abundance of sunlight to do well. You can harvest either its grains or its nutritious leaves.

• Peppers

  

  Make sure you plant your peppers in a bed that receives sunlight all day long. The soil should be well-drained and the peppers should be planted a minimum of 30 centimeters apart.