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What to sow in May
in USDA zone 7

51 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 7: about 22 March. First autumn frost about 15 November. This is the May page; jump to this month.

Sow in May

Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow April to May
Arugula
Sow February to October
Basil
Sow April to June
Beetroot
Sow March to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Sow March to October
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Sow March to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Sow March to October
Brussels Sprouts
Sow May to August
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow April to May
Cantaloupe
Sow April to June
Carrot
Sow February to September · 5 in the club sowing now
Chives
Sow February to May · 1 in the club sowing now
Cranberry
Sow March to October
Cucumber
Sow April to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow March to June
Edamame
Sow April to June
Eggplant
Sow March to July
Elderberry
Sow March to October
Endive & Escarole
Sow March to September
Fennel
Sow March to September
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow April to May
Gooseberry
Sow March to October
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow April to May
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow April to May
Leek
Sow February to May · 3 in the club sowing now
Okra
Sow April to July
Oregano
Sow March to May
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow April to May
Parsley
Sow February to September
Passionfruit
Sow March to May
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Sow April to May
Radicchio
Sow May to August
Radish
Sow February to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Sow March to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Sow March to October
Rosemary
Sow March to May
Rutabaga
Sow May to August
Sage
Sow March to May
Scallion
Sow February to September
Snap Bean
Sow April to August
Strawberry
Sow March to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Sow April to May
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow March to July
Sweet Corn
Sow April to July
Sweet Potato
Sow April to June
Swiss Chard
Sow March to September
Thyme
Sow March to May
Tomatillo
Sow March to June
Turnip
Sow February to October · 3 in the club sowing now
Watermelon
Sow April to June
Zucchini (Courgette)
Sow April to 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

Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asparagus
Harvest March to May
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest May to June
Beetroot
Harvest May to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest May to September
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest May to September
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest May to September
Bok Choy
Harvest April to December
Broccoli
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Bulb Onion
Harvest May to August
Cabbage
Harvest May to December
Carrot
Harvest May to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest May to November · 2 in the club sowing now
Cherry Tomato
Harvest April to May
Chives
Harvest April to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Cilantro
Harvest April to December
Collard Greens
Harvest April to December
Cranberry
Harvest May to September
Dill
Harvest May to August
Early Season Tomato
Harvest April to May
Elderberry
Harvest May to September
Endive & Escarole
Harvest May to November
Fava Bean
Harvest May to July
Garlic
Harvest May to July
Globe Artichoke
Harvest May to July
Gooseberry
Harvest May to September
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest May to June
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest May to June
Kale
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest April to November
Lettuce
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest May to June
Mustard Greens
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Harvest May to November
Oregano
Harvest May to September
Parsley
Harvest April to November
Paste Tomato
Harvest May to June
Patio Tomato
Harvest April to May
Pea
Harvest April to November
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest May to September
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest May to September
Rhubarb
Harvest April to June
Rosemary
Harvest May to September
Sage
Harvest May to September
Scallion
Harvest April to November
Shallot
Harvest May to July
Spinach
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Harvest May to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Swiss Chard
Harvest May to November
Thyme
Harvest May to September
Turnip
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
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Questions people ask

What can I sow in May in USDA zone 7?

51 crops go in this month in USDA zone 7: Acorn Squash (Pumpkin), Arugula, Basil, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Brussels Sprouts and more.

When is the last frost in USDA zone 7?

Typically around 22 March, with the first autumn frost about 15 November. 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 7?

Arugula, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush), Blueberry (Rabbiteye), Bok Choy and more.

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Tony C Smith
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.