What can you sow mid-season that beats the heat? Lots! But it's important to stay on top of watering. Browse this collection for our best heat-tolerant varieties to sow now, or learn more about summer sowing here. For baby greens and lettuce, consider sowing in part shade or use shade cloth on hot days. Mid-season is also the perfect time to give your veggie garden a boost with another application of compost. Once your plants are off and running, add mulch to cool roots and retain moisture. Happy Harvests!

Heat-Tolerant Varieties

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All Stars Kale vendor-unknown All Stars Kale vendor-unknown

All Stars Kale

Certified Organic

Mix of Russian and Siberian kales in shades of green and red.

from $4.39

Ao Shiso Ao Shiso

Ao Shiso

Certified Organic

A versatile and delicious herb with complex flavor.

from $3.99

Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn vendor-unknown Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn vendor-unknown

Blue Jade Dwarf Sweet Corn

Certified Organic

Deep blue kernels taste as good as they look.

from $4.39

Boothby's Blonde Cucumber Boothby's Blonde Cucumber vendor-unknown

Boothby's Blonde Cucumber

Certified Organic

A sweet, crunchy family heirloom from Maine.

$3.99

Brilliant Beet Blend Brilliant Beet Blend

Brilliant Beet Blend

Certified Organic

Fodder, Faberge, and the Digital Age

$4.49

Britton Shiso vendor-unknown Britton Shiso vendor-unknown

Britton Shiso

Attractive leaves with earthy, aromatic flavor.

from $3.49

Caribe Cilantro Caribe Cilantro

Caribe Cilantro

Certified Organic

A cilantro that thrives even in the heat.

from $3.99

Cinnamon Basil vendor-unknown Cinnamon Basil vendor-unknown

Cinnamon Basil

Certified Organic

Wonderful round, warm tones of cinnamon.

from $3.99

Cylindra Beet Cylindra Beet

Cylindra Beet

Certified Organic

Long cylindrical beets are ideal for fast and efficient slicing.

from $3.49

Dark Opal Basil vendor-unknown Dark Opal Basil vendor-unknown

Dark Opal Basil

Certified Organic

This herb brings the drama.

from $3.99

Double Red Sweet Corn vendor-unknown Double Red Sweet Corn vendor-unknown

Double Red Sweet Corn

Certified Organic

Extra nutritious sweet corn, dunked in the deepest maroon

from $4.39

Dragon's Tongue Bean vendor-unknown Dragon's Tongue Bean vendor-unknown

Dragon's Tongue Bean

White and purple speckled flat beans are a treat to look at and eat.

$4.49

Genovese Basil vendor-unknown Genovese Basil vendor-unknown

Genovese Basil

Certified Organic

Classic basil for pesto boasts excellent flavor and quality.

from $3.99

Homemade Pickles Cucumber vendor-unknown Homemade Pickles Cucumber vendor-unknown

Homemade Pickles Cucumber

Certified Organic

Small- to medium-sized cukes that are perfect for the pickle crock.

from $3.99

Italian Large Leaf Basil vendor-unknown Italian Large Leaf Basil vendor-unknown

Italian Large Leaf Basil

Certified Organic

Also known as Neapolitan basil. Exceptional fresh eating quality.

from $3.99

Joker Lettuce vendor-unknown Joker Lettuce vendor-unknown

Joker Lettuce

Certified Organic

Very hardy, heat- and cold-resistant crisphead.

$4.49

Lemon Basil vendor-unknown Lemon Basil vendor-unknown

Lemon Basil

Certified Organic

Strong aroma, great fresh or in cooked dishes.

from $3.99

Lemon Cucumber vendor-unknown Lemon Cucumber vendor-unknown

Lemon Cucumber

Certified Organic

Looks like a lemon but tastes like a cucumber.

from $3.99

Maxibel Haricot Vert vendor-unknown

Maxibel Haricot Vert

Certified Organic

Hand-pick these perfect straight and slender pods.

from $3.99

Mesclun Mix vendor-unknown

Mesclun Mix

Certified Organic

A tasty collection of lettuce and other greens.

from $3.99

Metta Lettuce Mix vendor-unknown Metta Lettuce Mix vendor-unknown

Metta Lettuce Mix

Certified Organic

A mix of colors and textures for baby leaf lettuce. Enjoy all season long.

$4.49

Mexican Sour Gherkin vendor-unknown Mexican Sour Gherkin vendor-unknown

Mexican Sour Gherkin

Certified Organic

Tiny fruits with cucumber flavor that pop at each bite.

from $3.49

New Zealand Spinach vendor-unknown New Zealand Spinach vendor-unknown

New Zealand Spinach

A mild-flavored, high-yielding green for summer months.

from $3.49

Parris Island Cos Lettuce vendor-unknown Parris Island Cos Lettuce vendor-unknown

Parris Island Cos Lettuce

Certified Organic

Perseveres through heat and drought.

from $3.99