What to plant in May, zone 6a
In zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is your May checklist.
Transplant outdoors
Move these out to the garden this month:
- CantaloupeApril 29 to May 13
- CucumberApril 29 to May 13
- DahliaApril 29 to May 13
- EggplantApril 29 to May 13
- English LavenderApril 29 to May 13
- MarigoldApril 29 to May 13
- PepperApril 29 to May 13
- PetuniaApril 29 to May 13
- TomatoApril 29 to May 13
- WatermelonApril 29 to May 13
Direct sow
Sow these straight into the ground this month:
- CantaloupeApril 29 to May 13
- CucumberApril 29 to May 13
- MarigoldApril 29 to May 13
- PumpkinApril 29 to May 13
- SunflowerApril 29 to May 13
- Sweet CornApril 29 to May 13
- WatermelonApril 29 to May 13
- Winter SquashApril 29 to May 13
- ZucchiniApril 29 to May 13
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- RadishMay 3 to May 30
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 6a averages. Enter your ZIP for a calendar built on your nearest weather station.
Open the planting calendarUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.