What to plant in May, zone 8b
In zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is your May checklist.
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- BeetApril 25 to May 22
- CarrotMay 5 to June 11
- CollardsApril 25 to May 15
- Green Bean (Snap Bean)April 29 to May 9
- PumpkinMay 26 to July 29
- Sweet CornMay 16 to June 29
- ZucchiniMay 11 to May 25
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These are zone 8b 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.