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What to plant in May in zone 3
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26 crops
to start, sow or transplant in May in USDA zone 3 · last frost ≈ May 20 · first frost ≈ Sep 15
Direct sow outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Arugula | Apr 22 – May 13 |
| Asparagus | Apr 22 – May 13 |
| Beets | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Cilantro | May 6 – May 27 |
| Cucumbers | May 27 – Jun 17 |
| Green Beans | May 27 – Jun 17 |
| Lettuce | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Potatoes | May 6 – May 27 |
| Radishes | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Spinach | Apr 15 – May 6 |
| Sunflowers | May 27 – Jun 17 |
| Sweet Corn | May 27 – Jun 17 |
| Swiss Chard | May 6 – May 27 |
| Turnips | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Zucchini | May 27 – Jun 17 |
Transplant outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Broccoli | May 6 – May 27 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 6 – May 27 |
| Cabbage | Apr 29 – May 20 |
| Cauliflower | May 13 – Jun 3 |
| Celery | May 27 – Jun 17 |
| Kale | Apr 22 – May 13 |
| Leeks | May 6 – May 27 |
| Onions | Apr 22 – May 13 |
| Parsley | May 6 – May 27 |
| Strawberries | Apr 29 – May 20 |
FAQ
What can I plant in May in zone 3?
In zone 3 May is the window for: Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Green Beans….
When is the last frost in zone 3?
Around May 20 on average, with the first fall frost around Sep 15. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.
Other months in zone 3
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Same month, other zones: Zone 4 · Zone 5 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9 · Zone 10
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