Heat-Loving Edibles to Grow in Summer
Last updated September 7, 2023
Just because it’s hot doesn’t mean the veggie garden gets put on hold. You’ve got plenty of options to grow. Here are 7 edibles that can withstand the heat.
Table of Contents
Sweet Potatoes
Peppers
Tropical “Spinach”
Black-Eyed Peas
Watermelon
Basil, Rosemary and Other Heat-Loving Herbs
Sweet Potatoes
Easy-to-grow and super nutritious, these sweet and starchy tubers can be planted well into July. Loosen the soil, plant the tubers, and watch them grow.
Peppers
All varieties of peppers grow well in the heat. Choose from bell, sweet or hot, and grow in garden beds or containers. Plant three seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedlings.
Tropical “Spinach”
If you’re craving leafy greens but think the heat might wilt them, these plants are perfect. Sisso, Malabar and New Zealand are similar to spinach. The leaves are nutrient-rich and they’re easy to grow.
Black-Eyed Peas
A hardy and productive crop, these legumes can withstand heat and drought, and grow in the sandiest of Florida’s soil. High in protein, black-eyed peas improve digestion and are an anti-inflammatory food.
Watermelon
Native to Africa, melons love the heat and seeds can be sowed directly into the ground. They are a thirsty fruit, so keep well-watered and fertilize with an organic fertilizer high in nitrogen.
Basil, Rosemary and Other Heat-Loving Herbs
Heat-loving herbs will grow quickly when started from seed. Plant in full sun and water only in dry weather. Keep beds mulched to conserve soil moisture and control weeds.
Ginger
Grow ginger in a pot in the shade or in soil with organic compost. Use this spicy rhizome to add zip to recipes. It’s also known to help digestion.
These heat loving edibles allow you to get the most out of your garden in the hottest month of the year. Use The Home Depot Mobile App to have all the materials you need shipped straight to your door.
