Avoid Planting Summer Vegetables Too Early March 2, 2021 2 min read AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—In anticipation of enjoying summer vegetables, gardeners often plant too early causing them to struggle. In Alabama the often-warmer temperatures in late winter and spring can fool gardeners into planting too soon. Alabama Summer Vegetables According to Alabama Extension agent Jack LeCroy, of the hot summer vegetables grown in Alabama, the most common include tomatoes, corn, squash and okra. When it comes to deciphering when to plant these vegetables, there ar...