Top 7 Summer Vegetables That Thrive in Heat (& Taste Amazing!)

BY RASNETWORK GARDENING TEAM | NEHA TIWARI

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Tomatoes are perfect for sunny, warm gardens. Pick heat-resistant types like ‘Celebrity’ for juicy fruits that thrive even in high temperatures.

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Okra

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Peppers

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Eggplants

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Sweet Potatoes

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Beans

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Cucumbers

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