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What to plant in May in zone 5
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24 crops
to start, sow or transplant in May in USDA zone 5 · last frost ≈ Apr 30 · first frost ≈ Oct 10
Transplant outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Basil | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Broccoli | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 23 – May 14 |
| Celery | May 7 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Leeks | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Parsley | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Peppers | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Sweet Potatoes | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Tomatoes | May 14 – Jun 4 |
Direct sow outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Cilantro | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | May 7 – May 28 |
| Green Beans | May 7 – May 28 |
| Okra | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Potatoes | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Pumpkins | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Sunflowers | May 7 – May 28 |
| Sweet Corn | May 7 – May 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Watermelon | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Winter Squash | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Zucchini | May 7 – May 28 |
FAQ
What can I plant in May in zone 5?
In zone 5 May is the window for: Basil, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Celery, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Leeks, Okra….
When is the last frost in zone 5?
Around Apr 30 on average, with the first fall frost around Oct 10. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.
Other months in zone 5
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Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 4 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9 · Zone 10
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