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What to sow in May
in USDA zone 8
31 crops can go in this month. Typical last frost zone 8: about 15 March. First autumn frost about 30 November. This is the May page; jump to this month.
Sow in May
Arugula
Sow February to October
Basil
Sow March to July
Beetroot
Sow February to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Brussels Sprouts
Sow May to August
Cantaloupe
Sow March to June
Carrot
Sow February to September · 5 in the club sowing now
Chives
Sow February to May · 1 in the club sowing now
Cucumber
Sow March to August · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Sow March to June
Edamame
Sow April to July
Eggplant
Sow February to August
Endive & Escarole
Sow February to October
Fennel
Sow February to October
Leek
Sow February to May · 3 in the club sowing now
Okra
Sow March to August
Oregano
Sow February to May
Parsley
Sow February to October
Radicchio
Sow May to September
Radish
Sow February to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Rosemary
Sow February to May
Rutabaga
Sow May to August
Sage
Sow February to May
Scallion
Sow February to October
Snap Bean
Sow March to August
Sweet Bell Pepper
Sow February to July
Sweet Corn
Sow March to July
Sweet Potato
Sow April to June
Swiss Chard
Sow February to October
Thyme
Sow February to May
Tomatillo
Sow February to July
Watermelon
Sow March to June
Plant out in May
Sown earlier under cover, hardened off, and going in the ground once the last frost has passed.
Acorn Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Asparagus
Harvest March to May
Bulb Onion
Harvest May to August
Butternut Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Celeriac
Harvest June to September
Celery
Harvest May to August
Fava Bean
Harvest May to June
Giant Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Globe Artichoke
Harvest April to July
Hot Chilli
Harvest June to August
Hubbard Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Ornamental Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Parsnip
Harvest June to September · 1 in the club sowing now
Pie Pumpkin (Squash)
Harvest August to November
Russet Baking Potato
Harvest June to July
Shallot
Harvest May to July
Specialty Chilli
Harvest June to August
Storage Potato
Harvest July to August
Summer Squash (Pumpkin)
Harvest August to November
Super Hot Chilli
Harvest July to September
Zucchini (Courgette)
Harvest August to November
Ready to pick in May
Apricot
Harvest May to September
Arugula
Harvest March to November
Asparagus
Harvest March to May
Basil
Harvest May to October
Beefsteak Tomato
Harvest April to May
Beetroot
Harvest April to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Blackberry
Harvest May to October
Blueberry (Northern Highbush)
Harvest May to October
Blueberry (Rabbiteye)
Harvest May to October
Bok Choy
Harvest April to December
Broccoli
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Bulb Onion
Harvest May to August
Cabbage
Harvest April to December
Cantaloupe
Harvest May to September
Carrot
Harvest April to November · 5 in the club sowing now
Cauliflower
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Celery
Harvest May to August
Cherry (Sweet)
Harvest May to September
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 October
Cucumber
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Dill
Harvest May to August
Eggplant
Harvest May to November
Elderberry
Harvest May to October
Endive & Escarole
Harvest May to December
Fava Bean
Harvest May to June
Fennel
Harvest May to December
Fig
Harvest May to September
Garlic
Harvest May to July
Globe Artichoke
Harvest April to July
Gooseberry
Harvest May to October
Heat Tolerant Tomato
Harvest April to May
Heirloom Tomato
Harvest April to May
Kale
Harvest April to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Kohlrabi
Harvest April to December
Lettuce
Harvest March to December · 3 in the club sowing now
Main Season Tomato
Harvest April to May
Medium Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mild Chilli
Harvest May to August
Mustard Greens
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Napa Cabbage
Harvest May to December
Nectarine
Harvest May to September
New Potato
Harvest May to June
Okra
Harvest May to November
Oregano
Harvest April to September
Parsley
Harvest April to December
Passionfruit
Harvest May to December
Paste Tomato
Harvest April to May
Pea
Harvest April to December
Peach
Harvest May to September
Plum (European)
Harvest May to September
Plum (Japanese)
Harvest May to September
Pomegranate
Harvest May to September
Radish
Harvest March to November · 1 in the club sowing now
Raspberry (Red)
Harvest May to October
Raspberry (Yellow/Gold)
Harvest May to October
Rhubarb
Harvest March to June
Rosemary
Harvest April to September
Sage
Harvest April to September
Scallion
Harvest April to December
Shallot
Harvest May to July
Snap Bean
Harvest May to October
Spinach
Harvest April to December · 2 in the club sowing now
Strawberry
Harvest May to October · 1 in the club sowing now
Sweet Bell Pepper
Harvest May to November
Sweet Corn
Harvest May to November
Swiss Chard
Harvest April to December
Thyme
Harvest April to September
Tomatillo
Harvest May to October
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 8?
31 crops go in this month in USDA zone 8: Arugula, Basil, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Chives, Cucumber and more.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 8?
Typically around 15 March, with the first autumn frost about 30 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 8?
Apricot, Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Beefsteak Tomato, Beetroot, Blackberry, Blueberry (Northern Highbush) 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.
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.