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What to plant in May in zone 4
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34 crops
to start, sow or transplant in May in USDA zone 4 · last frost ≈ May 10 · first frost ≈ Sep 25
Transplant outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Basil | May 24 – Jun 14 |
| Broccoli | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Cabbage | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Cauliflower | May 3 – May 24 |
| Celery | May 17 – Jun 7 |
| Eggplant | May 31 – Jun 21 |
| Kale | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Leeks | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Onions | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Parsley | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Peppers | May 31 – Jun 21 |
| Strawberries | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Sweet Potatoes | May 31 – Jun 21 |
| Tomatoes | May 24 – Jun 14 |
Direct sow outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Arugula | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Asparagus | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Beets | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Cantaloupe | May 24 – Jun 14 |
| Carrots | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Cilantro | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Cucumbers | May 17 – Jun 7 |
| Green Beans | May 17 – Jun 7 |
| Lettuce | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Okra | May 31 – Jun 21 |
| Potatoes | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Pumpkins | May 24 – Jun 14 |
| Sunflowers | May 17 – Jun 7 |
| Sweet Corn | May 17 – Jun 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Turnips | Apr 19 – May 10 |
| Watermelon | May 24 – Jun 14 |
| Winter Squash | May 24 – Jun 14 |
| Zucchini | May 17 – Jun 7 |
FAQ
What can I plant in May in zone 4?
In zone 4 May is the window for: Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro….
When is the last frost in zone 4?
Around May 10 on average, with the first fall frost around Sep 25. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.
Other months in zone 4
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 5 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9 · Zone 10
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