What to plant in May, zone 6b
In zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is your May checklist.
Transplant outdoors
Move these out to the garden this month:
- CantaloupeApril 23 to May 7
- CucumberApril 23 to May 7
- DahliaApril 23 to May 7
- EggplantApril 23 to May 7
- English LavenderApril 23 to May 7
- MarigoldApril 23 to May 7
- PepperApril 23 to May 7
- PetuniaApril 23 to May 7
- TomatoApril 23 to May 7
- WatermelonApril 23 to May 7
Direct sow
Sow these straight into the ground this month:
- CantaloupeApril 23 to May 7
- CucumberApril 23 to May 7
- MarigoldApril 23 to May 7
- PumpkinApril 23 to May 7
- SunflowerApril 23 to May 7
- Sweet CornApril 23 to May 7
- WatermelonApril 23 to May 7
- Winter SquashApril 23 to May 7
- ZucchiniApril 23 to May 7
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- RadishApril 27 to May 24
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 6b 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.