I'm going to pass on the Fall peas myself. It is too damn hot and now too late.

Leafy greens are basically the safe bet at this point.

Dave, are you transplanting broccoli because direct seeding doesn't work well, or because it's now too late to direct seed broccoli?

Is it too late for pumpkins?

In my opinion it is too late to direct seed broccoli, and it is too late for pumpkins.

"Dave, are you transplanting broccoli because ... it's now too late to direct seed broccoli?

Is it too late for pumpkins?"

Yes, and yes. Plus broccoli won't germinate in such hot soil right now.

Dave

I'm in southern Oregon, zone 7a. My list of possibilities for planting now includes the following. That's not to guarantee that it's OK to plant all of them, but it's close enough that I'm considering them.

Lettuce

Mache/cornsalad

Spinach

Scallions

Garlic

Shallots

Overwintering onions

Beets

Cabbage

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Kale

Oregon Giant Sugar peas (they're snap peas) because they're resistant to all sorts of things and therefore pretty OK with heat.

Various Asian greens, though probably after it cools down a little.

Mustard greens, again after it cools down a little.

I'm probably forgetting things. Oh, I left out pretty much everything in the turnip and radish families, because they don't much interest me.

I am in zone 6, southern Pennsylvania as well (although on the other side of the state near Pittsburgh). We had a good crop of fall swiss chard last year that we planted around this time. Right now, I am also considering throwing a row of beans in to some empty space. If it grows, great. If not, it isn't a huge loss. I am considering trying for some fall carrots as well.

I am in zone 6 in southern Ohio. It is hot but you can still start peas. I planted mine in seed starter cells on my deck and kept them well watered (be careful though because too much water will rot them) so the soil temp wasn't too hot. They grew just fine and I transplanted them in my garden last week. They are still doing well. Along with peas I have broccoli growing on my deck in seed cells. I kept them in the shade but as soon as they started sprouting moved them to a sunny spot (they will get leggy fast if you don't). You could always pre-sprout seeds in a damp paper towel in the house if you are worried about the temperatures. I will plant lettuce and spinach but not yet, it is still too hot.

Btw, I live in zone 6a, close to areas in zone 6b.

Db6040, what type of beans will you plant?

Christa, do you start your seeds outdoors, but in the shade? Did I read that correctly?

Yes, I started them in the shade and kept them well watered so they could germinate and then moved them to full sun (with some dappled afternoon shade from trees). They are doing well. My first attempt, I left them in the shade and the broccoli got leggy quickly so on my second attempt I made sure to move them to an area with full sun as soon as they germinated. Usually I start seeds under grow lights in my house but didn't want to set it all up just for one tray of seedlings.

This year we planted cantare green beans and dragon tongue (form Baker Creek). Had some Dragon's Tongue last night with dinner and they are pretty good. We didn't get as much production as we did last year from different varieties though.

I need to plant my lettuce, spinach, and mustard this weekend. I hope I didn't wait too long.

cant go wrong with spinach

I'm not too far from you. I planted chard, spinach, kale , leeks last week. All store bought plants. Only kale and chard made it through the crazy hot weather last week. It seems like we go from summer to winter and skip fall . I'm waiting for it to cool down . My veggie patch looks ratty now. It needs cooler temps and rain now.

In South Jersey, have been planting carrots and 75 day leeks, and will continue every week for next month. Once it gets cooler I will plant raddish and spinach. I will be transplanting out brassicas soon (but they were started a month ago inside). I also seeded cover crop on any vacant areas (onion, garlic, spring carrot and spring brassica beds). Will seed over corn and squash/melon beds as soon as they are done.