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What to sow in May
in Milton Keynes (MK)
44 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost MK: about 1 May. First autumn frost about 30 October. This is the May page; jump to this month.
Sow in May
Plant out in May
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Ready to pick in May
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in May in Milton Keynes (MK)?
44 crops go in this month in Milton Keynes (MK): Basil, Beetroot, Blueberry, Broccoli, Cabbage (Red), Cabbage (Winter), Calabrese, Carrot and more.
When is the last frost in Milton Keynes (MK)?
Typically around 1 May, with the first autumn frost about 30 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in May in Milton Keynes (MK)?
Asparagus, Cabbage (Spring), Coriander, Lettuce, Lettuce (Butterhead), Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Onion (Salad/Spring) and more.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.