Tasks & Checklist

Summer Homestead Tasks - Zones 5-7

Essential summer tasks for homesteaders in zones 5-7

Region: Northeast US

USDA Zones: 5-7

Season: Summer

Period: June 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Essential summer tasks for homesteaders in zones 5-7

Region: Northeast USZones: 5-7Season: SummerPeriod: Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026

Thin crowded seedlings
Remove weaker plants to give strong ones room to grow

⏰ Early June ⏱️ 2-3 hours Essential
Mulch tomatoes and peppers
Apply 2-3 inches of organic mulch around plants

⏰ Mid-June ⏱️ 1-2 hours
Start fall crop seeds
Start broccoli, cabbage, kale for fall harvest

⏰ Late July ⏱️ 1 hour

Clean and check gutters
Remove debris and check for proper drainage

⏰ Early June ⏱️ 2-4 hours Essential

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