What to plant in May

The right May tasks depend on your climate. Pick your USDA zone for a precise checklist, or enter your ZIP for dates from your nearest weather station.

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A taste: zone 6b in May

CantaloupeTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
CucumberTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
DahliaTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
EggplantTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
English LavenderTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
MarigoldTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
PepperTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7
PetuniaTransplant outdoors · April 23 to May 7

See all of zone 6b for May →