Melons and most other food crops are full-sun plants that require at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light per day to be productive. Leafy greens will also grow in areas with lower light.

PLANT NOW: Vegetables to plant in June include cantaloupe, collards, cucuzza, eggplant, luffa, okra, peanuts, hot peppers, pumpkin, Southern peas, sweet potato (slips — rooted cuttings) and ...