Sizzling Summer Vegetables to Prosper in Scorching Summer Temperatures
In warm climates, growing a thriving vegetable garden can be a delightful experience. Here are some heat-tolerant flowers that not only thrive in the sun but also enhance pollination and pest control in your garden.
Marigolds are well-known companion plants that tolerate heat and sun. They attract pollinators and beneficial insects, improving the overall health of your vegetable garden. Marigolds pair well with heat-loving flowers like salvia and bachelor’s buttons.
Salvia is another heat-loving flower that blooms all summer, attracting many pollinators. It's a great choice to plant alongside vegetables needing the same conditions.
Bachelor’s Buttons (Cornflower) are heat-tolerant, attract pollinators, and bloom nonstop in summer heat. They are easy to grow alongside vegetables.
Zinnias thrive in hot weather with nonstop blooms, attract beneficial insects, and can act as a pest trap. They pair well with vegetables like cauliflower.
Sunflowers are heat-loving and fast-growing, making them suitable to plant in summer with vegetables. Their seeds also support birds in the garden.
Echinacea (Coneflower) thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators without competing aggressively with vegetable roots like tomatoes.
Lavender has a strong scent that deters pests, attracts pollinators, and prefers similar conditions to alliums like onions and garlic, making it a good companion flower for heat-tolerant vegetables.
Rosemary has culinary uses, but its aromatic foliage also deters pests from Brassica vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
These flowers share similar heat and sun requirements with many hot weather vegetables such as okra, tomatoes, chillies, and squash, enhancing pollination and pest control in your garden while withstanding high temperatures.
In addition to these heat-tolerant flowers, vegetables like okra, tomatoes, and eggplants are ideal for warm climates. Okra should not be planted too close together, allowing 12 inches between plants. Eggplants need full sun, fertile soil, and constant moisture to thrive.
For those seeking heat-tolerant heirloom tomato varieties, consider 'Yellow Pear', 'Homestead', 'San Marzano', 'Black Krim', and 'Moneymaker Pole'. For pickling, 'Eureka' or 'Boston Pickling' are good choices.
Remember, sunflowers are not only beautiful additions to your vegetable garden but also provide a food source for pollinators and a vibrant pop of color.
Our Content Editor, Laura Walters, and Content Contributor, Geoffrey Johnson, are always available to provide you with all the know-how you need to succeed in your garden. Geoffrey Johnson, a Georgia Master Gardener and the owner/operator of DOPE (Depend on Planet Earth), promotes urban gardening. Amy Grant and Susan Albert are Writers who contribute to our platform.
[1] Marigolds, Salvia, Bachelor’s Buttons, and Zinnias: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how/companion-planting/companion-plants-for-vegetables.htm [2] Sunflowers: https://www.almanac.com/plant/sunflower [3] Echinacea, Lavender, and Rosemary: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how/companion-planting/companion-plants-for-vegetables.htm [4] Cauliflower: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cauliflower/growing/growing-cauliflower.htm [5] Vegetables and Flowers: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how/companion-planting/companion-plants-for-vegetables.htm
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