What to plant in June in Bari

Local guidance for June.

OrtoClima Staff May 5, 2026 6 min read

What to plant in June in Bari

June in Bari is evaluated with 1991-2020 climate normals and crop windows calculated for the municipality.

Summary
Crops
Plan
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Recommended transplants: 14
Crops to wait on: 1

Recommended crops

Recommended direct sowing

Basil
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 5 to June 30
Basil is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Swiss chard
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Swiss chard is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Carrot
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Carrot is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Tuscan kale
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Tuscan kale is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Cucumber
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Cucumber is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Onion
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Onion is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Green bean
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Green bean is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Fennel
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Fennel is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Lettuce
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Lettuce is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Potato
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Potato is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Pea
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Pea is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Parsley
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Parsley is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Radish
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Radish is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Arugula
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Arugula is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Spinach
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Spinach is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.
Zucchini
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Zucchini is suitable for direct sowing in Bari during June.

Recommended transplants

Basil
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 5 to June 30
Basil can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Broccoli
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Broccoli can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Tuscan kale
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Tuscan kale can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Cucumber
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Cucumber can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Onion
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Onion can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Fennel
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Fennel can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Strawberry
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Strawberry can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Lettuce
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Lettuce can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Eggplant
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 8 to June 9, from June 11 to June 18
Eggplant can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Pepper
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Pepper can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Tomato
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Tomato can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Rosemary
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Rosemary can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Sage
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Sage can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Zucchini
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from June 1 to June 30
Zucchini can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.

Crops to avoid or wait on

Pumpkin
- Status: risky window this month
- Risky period: from June 1 to June 10
- Method: direct sowing, transplanting
- Reason: dry-spell risk this month
For pumpkin, only a risky window is available in June.

Practical plan

Week 1: Check soil, moisture, and the forecast before starting sowing.
Week 2: Continue succession sowing of Basil, Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Potato, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach, Zucchini.
Week 3: Consider transplanting Basil, Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Pepper, Tomato, Rosemary, Sage, Zucchini if nights are stable.
Week 4: Prepare the next beds and wait on Pumpkin if local risk remains high.

Why the calendar changes

Late frosts
Estimated cautious last frost: February 23. Before this date, protect sensitive crops.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 18.77 C. Cold nights slow germination and transplants.
Rain and dry spells
Average rain in Bari: 27.73 mm. dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 18.77 C
Average maximum temperature: 28.11 C
Average temperature: 23.35 C
Average rain: 27.73 mm
Average dry spell: 15.63 days
Average solar radiation: 25.17

dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

Do these dates also apply to balconies and containers?

Yes, but exposure and container size can move real sowing dates earlier or later.

Why are some crops marked as wait?

Because in Bari, June can still be too cold, too hot, too dry, or too close to frost risk for sensitive crops.