Make the Most of the Warm Growing Season
From April through June in Richmond, warming temperatures and longer daylight hours create ideal conditions for planting warm-season crops. This is the perfect window to seed vegetables like tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, and peppers, which thrive in consistent sunshine and mild coastal heat.
Fast-growing crops like bush beans and zucchini do especially well, offering a steady harvest into summer. Herbs like basil also flourish during this time, adding fresh flavor to your garden and kitchen. Planting now helps establish strong growth before the cooler coastal fog returns later in the season.
Stop by our free nursery stands at 4th Street and Unity Park every Monday to pick up plants ready for your garden.