What is Succession Planting? Zucchini, Radishes, lettuce, Plus 9 Others.

Bam! It is summer time.

Do you have your crops in? If not, here are a few plants you can actually sow every 2-3 weeks during the summer.

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seed packets lettuce

seed packet beets

First, what is succession planting? It is pretty simple. gradually planting more seeds throughout the growing season to have a consistent crop to pick!

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Lettuce - Sow every 2 weeks.

• Check your local discount stores for these! I just found a large pack assortment for $1. Stores pitch their seed packets once their growing season for the year comes to an end, sometimes you can get an "in" with your local hardware store.

Radishes - Sow every other week

• Overwhelmed by radishes? There are many recipes out there, I tried dill radish soup once... was impressed!

Carrots - Sow every other week

• Remember they like loose sandy soil!

Zucchini - Sow after your first harvest (mid-summer) for a fall crop.

Spinach - Sow every 2 weeks.

Beets - Sow every 3 weeks.

Arugula - Sow every 2 weeks.

Cilantro - Sow every 3 weeks.

• Cilantro actually thrives in partial shade because they like cooler temperatures, if you've ever had a problem growing in full sun, well, this is why!

Swiss Chard - Sow every 2 weeks.

Kale - Sow every 3 weeks.

Pak Choi - Sow every 2 weeks.

Basil - Sow every 2 weeks.

Don't stop here, once you get your green thumb polished, you will find there is an even longer list if you have the room and knowledge to do so!

Happy Growing!

~DIY With Chelsea 5.18.2025