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What to sow in May in the US
100 crops go in this month. Tap one for the full guide, the timeline for your area and the club's variety votes.
| Crop | Zones sowing in May | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| 🎃 Acorn Squash (Pumpkin) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🍎 Apple | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to March |
| 🍑 Apricot | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🥗 Arugula | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | April to October |
| 🍐 Asian Pear | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🌱 Asparagus | Zones 3, 4, 5 | April to May |
| 🌿 Basil | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to September |
| 🥗 Beetroot | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to October |
| 🫐 Blackberry | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🥔 Blue Potato | Zones 3, 4 | July to August |
| 🫐 Blueberry (Northern Highbush) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🫐 Blueberry (Rabbiteye) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🌱 Bok Choy | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥦 Broccoli | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥬 Brussels Sprouts | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | September to November |
| 🧅 Bulb Onion | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to August |
| 🎃 Butternut Squash (Pumpkin) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🥬 Cabbage | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🍈 Cantaloupe | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to September |
| 🥕 Carrot | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to October |
| 🥦 Cauliflower | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥔 Celeriac | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to September |
| 🥬 Celery | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 | June to September |
| 🍒 Cherry (Sour) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🍒 Cherry (Sweet) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🌿 Chives | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | May to September |
| 🌱 Cilantro | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥬 Collard Greens | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🫐 Cranberry | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🥒 Cucumber | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to October |
| 🌿 Dill | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to August |
| 🫛 Edamame | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | July to September |
| 🍆 Eggplant | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to October |
| 🫐 Elderberry | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🥬 Endive & Escarole | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | June to November |
| 🫘 Fava Bean | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to July |
| 🧅 Fennel | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | June to November |
| 🌿 Fig | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🥔 Fingerling Potato | Zones 3, 4 | July to August |
| 🎃 Giant Pumpkin (Squash) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🌱 Globe Artichoke | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to July |
| 🍈 Gooseberry | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🥔 Gourmet Potato | Zones 3, 4 | July |
| 🍇 Grape (Table) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🍇 Grape (Wine) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🎃 Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🎃 Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🥬 Kale | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥝 Kiwi (Fuzzy) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🥝 Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🥬 Kohlrabi | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🧅 Leek | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | July to October |
| 🥬 Lettuce | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 | April to November |
| 🍇 Mulberry | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🥗 Mustard Greens | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥬 Napa Cabbage | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 | June to November |
| 🍊 Nectarine | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🥔 New Potato | Zones 3, 4 | June |
| 🌱 Okra | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to October |
| 🌿 Oregano | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to September |
| 🎃 Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🌿 Parsley | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | May to November |
| 🥕 Parsnip | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6 | July to September |
| 🟣 Passionfruit | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | July to September |
| 🥭 Pawpaw | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🫛 Pea | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🍑 Peach | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🍐 Pear | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to February |
| 🎃 Pie Pumpkin (Squash) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🍑 Plum (European) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🍑 Plum (Japanese) | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🔴 Pomegranate | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to September |
| 🍐 Quince | Zones 3, 4, 5 | July to October |
| 🥬 Radicchio | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | August to November |
| 🥕 Radish | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | April to October |
| 🍓 Raspberry (Red) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🍓 Raspberry (Yellow/Gold) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🥔 Red Skin Potato | Zones 3, 4 | June to July |
| 🌱 Rhubarb | Zones 3, 4, 5 | April to June |
| 🌿 Rosemary | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to September |
| 🥔 Russet Baking Potato | Zones 3, 4, 10 | July to August |
| 🥔 Rutabaga | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | September to November |
| 🌿 Sage | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to September |
| 🧅 Scallion | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to November |
| 🧅 Shallot | Zones 3, 4, 5 | June to July |
| 🫘 Snap Bean | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to September |
| 🥬 Spinach | Zones 3, 4, 5 | May to November |
| 🥔 Storage Potato | Zones 3, 4, 10 | August to September |
| 🍓 Strawberry | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to September |
| 🎃 Summer Squash (Pumpkin) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
| 🫑 Sweet Bell Pepper | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to October |
| 🌽 Sweet Corn | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to October |
| 🍠 Sweet Potato | Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | August to October |
| 🥬 Swiss Chard | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | May to November |
| 🌿 Thyme | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | May to September |
| 🍅 Tomatillo | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | June to September |
| 🥕 Turnip | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | May to November |
| 🍉 Watermelon | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | July to September |
| 🥔 Yellow Potato | Zones 3, 4, 10 | June to July |
| 🎃 Zucchini (Courgette) | Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 | September to October |
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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.