If the long, hot days of summer have you dreaming of a fresh salad, it might be time to plant your summer garden! While some vegetables aren’t well-suited for the heat, there are tons of plants that thrive in high temperatures. Whether you had a garden in the spring-time or this is your first time growing, you can have fresh veggies all season long right from your own backyard. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] When should I start a summer garden? Aim to get your plants in the ground by July. Midsummer is the optimal time for summer planting—that way, you can harvest everything by fall. Midsummer temperatures shouldn’t be extreme yet, so your plants will have a chance to mature before they hit the real heat. [1] If you had a spring garden, be sure to clear out any dead plants and vegetation before you plant your summer crops. [ Edit ] Which vegetables grow well in the summer? Tomatoes, okra, corn, pole beans, and lima beans do well in the summer. They can withstand the high tempera...