Sow now › USDA zone 5 › May

Sow in May

Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow May

Apple

Sow March to May

Apricot

Sow March to May

Arugula

Sow March to September

Asian Pear

Sow March to May

Asparagus

Sow March to May

Basil

Sow May to June

Beetroot

Sow April to August · 1 in the club sowing now

Blackberry

Sow March to September

Blueberry (Northern Highbush)

Sow March to September

Blueberry (Rabbiteye)

Sow March to September

Bok Choy

Sow March to September

Broccoli

Sow March to August · 2 in the club sowing now

Brussels Sprouts

Sow May to July

Bulb Onion

Sow March to May

Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow May

Cabbage

Sow March to August

Cantaloupe

Sow May to June

Carrot

Sow March to August · 5 in the club sowing now

Cauliflower

Sow March to August · 2 in the club sowing now

Celeriac

Sow April to May

Celery

Sow April to May

Cherry (Sour)

Sow March to May

Cherry (Sweet)

Sow March to May

Chives

Sow March to May · 1 in the club sowing now

Cilantro

Sow March to September

Collard Greens

Sow March to August

Cranberry

Sow March to September

Cucumber

Sow May to July · 1 in the club sowing now

Dill

Sow April to June

Edamame

Sow May to June

Eggplant

Sow April to June

Elderberry

Sow March to September

Endive & Escarole

Sow April to August

Fava Bean

Sow March to May

Fennel

Sow April to August

Fig

Sow March to May

Giant Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow May

Globe Artichoke

Sow April to May

Gooseberry

Sow March to September

Grape (Table)

Sow March to May

Grape (Wine)

Sow March to May

Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow May

Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow May

Kale

Sow March to September · 3 in the club sowing now

Kiwi (Fuzzy)

Sow March to May

Kiwi (Hardy Kiwiberry)

Sow March to May

Kohlrabi

Sow March to August

Leek

Sow March to May · 3 in the club sowing now

Lettuce

Sow March to September · 3 in the club sowing now

Mulberry

Sow March to May

Mustard Greens

Sow March to September · 2 in the club sowing now

Napa Cabbage

Sow April to August

Nectarine

Sow March to May

Okra

Sow May to June

Oregano

Sow April to June

Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow May

Parsley

Sow March to June

Parsnip

Sow April to May · 1 in the club sowing now

Passionfruit

Sow April to May

Pawpaw

Sow March to May

Pea

Sow March to August

Peach

Sow March to May

Pear

Sow March to May

Pie Pumpkin (Squash)

Sow May

Plum (European)

Sow March to May

Plum (Japanese)

Sow March to May

Pomegranate

Sow March to May

Quince

Sow March to May

Radicchio

Sow May to August

Radish

Sow March to September · 1 in the club sowing now

Raspberry (Red)

Sow March to September

Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)

Sow March to September

Rhubarb

Sow March to May

Rosemary

Sow April to May

Rutabaga

Sow May to July

Sage

Sow April to May

Scallion

Sow March to August

Shallot

Sow March to May

Snap Bean

Sow May to July

Spinach

Sow March to September · 2 in the club sowing now

Strawberry

Sow March to September · 1 in the club sowing now

Summer Squash (Pumpkin)

Sow May

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sow April to June

Sweet Corn

Sow May to June

Sweet Potato

Sow May to June

Swiss Chard

Sow April to August

Thyme

Sow April to June

Tomatillo

Sow April to June

Turnip

Sow March to September · 3 in the club sowing now

Watermelon

Sow May to June

Zucchini (Courgette)

Sow May

Plant out in May

Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.

Beefsteak Tomato

Harvest June to July

Cherry Tomato

Harvest May to June

Early Season Tomato

Harvest May to June

Heat Tolerant Tomato

Harvest June to July

Heirloom Tomato

Harvest June to July

Hot Chilli

Harvest August to October

Main Season Tomato

Harvest June to July

Medium Chilli

Harvest July to September

Mild Chilli

Harvest July to September

Paste Tomato

Harvest June to July

Patio Tomato

Harvest May to June

Russet Baking Potato

Harvest August to September

Specialty Chilli

Harvest August to October

Storage Potato

Harvest September

Super Hot Chilli

Harvest September to October

Ready to pick in May

Arugula

Harvest April to October

Asparagus

Harvest April to June

Bok Choy

Harvest May to November

Cherry Tomato

Harvest May to June

Chives

Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now

Cilantro

Harvest May to November

Collard Greens

Harvest May to October

Early Season Tomato

Harvest May to June

Kale

Harvest May to November · 3 in the club sowing now

Kohlrabi

Harvest May to October

Lettuce

Harvest April to November · 3 in the club sowing now

Mustard Greens

Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now

Parsley

Harvest May to September

Patio Tomato

Harvest May to June

Pea

Harvest May to October

Radish

Harvest April to October · 1 in the club sowing now

Rhubarb

Harvest April to June

Scallion

Harvest May to October

Spinach

Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now

Turnip

Harvest May to November · 3 in the club sowing now

Questions people ask

What can I sow in May in USDA zone 5?

92 crops go in this month in USDA zone 5: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Apple, Apricot, Arugula, Asian Pear, Asparagus, Basil, Beetroot and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 5?

Typically around 15 April, with the first autumn frost about 15 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 USDA zone 5?

Arugula, Asparagus, Bok Choy, Cherry Tomato, Chives, Cilantro, Collard Greens, Early Season Tomato and more.

Tony C Smith

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.