Okra.—Sow in drills 3 or 4 ft. apart.
Peas.—Make a sowing of early varieties for the last time.
Squash (bush) and pumpkin may now be planted.
Tomatoes should be got out to their fruiting quarters as early in the month as possible. Let them be set at least 4 ft. apart each way.
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Beans.—Plant a few more bush and pole beans.
Celery may now be started. The bed or box needs plenty of water, and should be shaded from sun.
Lettuce requires careful handling to encourage it to germinate. It is best sown in a box and kept shaded and moist.
Melons, cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins may be sown.
Radishes.—Sow the yellow and white summer varieties.