What to plant in May, zone 8a
In zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is your May checklist.
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- BeetMay 7 to June 3
- CarrotMay 17 to June 23
- CollardsMay 7 to May 27
- Green Bean (Snap Bean)May 11 to May 21
- Sweet CornMay 28 to July 11
- ZucchiniMay 23 to June 6
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These are zone 8a 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.