What to Plant Outdoors in May

Plant Outdoors in May: Green Beans, Corn, and Pumpkins!

Wondering what to plant outdoors in May? The answer depends on your USDA hardiness zone and your local climate. May is one of the best months to begin direct sowing many popular crops!

Start by identifying your hardiness zone: Use this tool to look up your zone by ZIP code. Once you know your zone, you can easily see which vegetables grow best in your area.

What to Plant Outdoors in May

For gardeners in Northern states, May is the perfect time to plant these warm-weather crops outdoors:

• Broccoli
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• Chard
• Peppers
• Tomatoes
• Okra
• Cucumbers
• Squash
• Melons
• Green beans
• Corn
• Pumpkins (perfect for warm climates)

These crops thrive with consistent warmth and sunlight. Plus, they’re perfect for filling your summer garden with color and flavor!

No greenhouse required—just rich soil, sunshine, and water!

Vegetables to Plant by Week in May

Third Week of May:

• Direct sow: pumpkins, green beans, and corn

Fourth Week of May:

• Plant outdoors: cucumbers, squash, and melons

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Final Thoughts: What to Plant Outdoors in May

By the end of May, your garden should be full of thriving plants. Just keep up with watering, weeding, and feeding—and enjoy watching your garden grow!

Have fun planting and let us know what you’re growing this season!

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