Another green vegetable that soaks up the heat is okra. This is a hearty vegetable that you can boil, fry or even pickle if you want. You can plant it in the middle of summer and harvest it early for tender pods.
Green beans are a vegetable that can tolerate the heat of summer. They come in different types which is perfect for those who want to plant more than one crop. Bush or pole green beans both have their perks, and you should decide what works best with your garden before planting them during hot months.