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What to plant in May in zone 6
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17 crops
to start, sow or transplant in May in USDA zone 6 · last frost ≈ Apr 20 · first frost ≈ Oct 20
Transplant outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Basil | May 4 – May 25 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 13 – May 4 |
| Celery | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Eggplant | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Peppers | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Sweet Potatoes | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Tomatoes | May 4 – May 25 |
Direct sow outdoors in May
| Crop | Window |
|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | May 4 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Green Beans | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Okra | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Pumpkins | May 4 – May 25 |
| Sunflowers | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Sweet Corn | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Watermelon | May 4 – May 25 |
| Winter Squash | May 4 – May 25 |
| Zucchini | Apr 27 – May 18 |
FAQ
What can I plant in May in zone 6?
In zone 6 May is the window for: Basil, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkins, Sunflowers, Sweet Corn….
When is the last frost in zone 6?
Around Apr 20 on average, with the first fall frost around Oct 20. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.
Other months in zone 6
January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 4 · Zone 5 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 9 · Zone 10
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