What to plant in May, zone 9a
In zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is your May checklist.
Harvest
Expect to harvest these this month:
- BeetApril 10 to May 7
- CarrotApril 20 to May 27
- ParsnipMay 20 to June 16
- PumpkinMay 11 to July 14
- Sweet CornMay 1 to June 14
- WatermelonMay 26 to June 14
- ZucchiniApril 26 to May 10
Want your exact dates?
These are zone 9a 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.