What are the best vegetables to plant in the heat of summer (Zone 6)?

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For zone 6, plant broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peas, spinach in July/early Aug for fall harvest.
*other veggies take longer and die from exposure to frost/cold before they are ready to harvest....Show more

Beans. Beans make a healthy addition to summer salads and side dishes. ...
Eggplant and Tomatoes. The time to plant eggplant is usually during the late spring. ...
Carrots, Cucumber and Corn. ...
Peppers, Pumpkins and Squashes....Show more