Vegetable Seeds to Plant In May For Zone 3-5 Gardening (Indoors and Outside)

MODERN HARVEST FULL GUIDE

Read on to find out exactly what seeds you can plant in May for a bountiful harvest in zone 3-5. Navigating unpredictable May weather can be difficult for many gardeners.

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LAST FROST DATE

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What to Plant In May (Indoors)

BEANS (Snap Beans, Pole Beans, Dry Shell Beans, Lima Beans): BROCCOLI cucumbers FULL LIST

What to Plant In May (Indoors)

celery kohlrabi Pumpkins and other squash FULL LIST

SEED PACKAGES

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Cold-hardy vegetables and flowers can be direct seeded into the garden in early May. More sensitive crops should be planted mid-late May depending on your last frost date. May is unpredictable! Be ready to cover the new seedlings in case of harsh spring winds, rain, frost, or snow.

Seeds To Direct Sow In May

BEANS BEETS ASPARAGUS CROWNS FULL LIST

Seeds To Direct Sow In May

CARROTS CUCUMBERS CABBAGE FULL LIST

SOIL BLOCKING

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Seeds To Direct Sow In May

peas radishes herbs FULL LIST

GROWING SPACE

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