What to Plant in May
207 crops can be planted in May worldwide
Tomato
Full Sun · 60-85 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Basil
Full Sun · 50-75 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Pepper
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cucumber
Full Sun · 50-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Zucchini
Full Sun · 45-60 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Green Bean
Full Sun · 50-60 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Sunflower
Full Sun · 70-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Chili Pepper
Full Sun · 60-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Sweet Potato
Full Sun · 90-170 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Eggplant
Full Sun · 65-80 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Watermelon
Full Sun · 70-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Corn
Full Sun · 60-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Ginger
Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Jalapeno
Full Sun · 70-80 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Lemongrass
Full Sun · 75-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cantaloupe
Full Sun · 80-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Okra
Full Sun · 50-65 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Pumpkin
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Butternut Squash
Full Sun · 90-110 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Acorn Squash
Full Sun · 80-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Tomatillo
Full Sun · 60-80 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Lemon
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Lime
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Avocado
Full Sun · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Mango
Full Sun · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Papaya
Full Sun · 270-365 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Passion Fruit
Full Sun · 365-545 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Pineapple
Full Sun · 545-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Banana
Full Sun · 270-365 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Turmeric
Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cardamom
Partial Shade OK · 730-1095 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cinnamon
Full Sun · 730-1095 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Vanilla
Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Marigold
Full Sun · 45-50 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Zinnia
Full Sun · 60-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Petunia
Full Sun · 55-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cosmos
Full Sun · 50-60 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Morning Glory
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Jasmine
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-180 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Hibiscus
Full Sun · 90-180 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Orchid
Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Aloe Vera
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Stevia
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Amaranth
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Black-Eyed Pea
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cacao
Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Cayenne Pepper
Full Sun · 70-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Chickpea
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Coffee Plant
Partial Shade OK · 1095-1460 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Curry Leaf
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Dragon Fruit
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Edamame
Full Sun · 80-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Fenugreek
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Habanero
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Jackfruit
Full Sun · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Jicama
Full Sun · 120-180 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Luffa
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Millet
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Moringa
Full Sun · 90-180 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Nasturtium
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 35-52 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Sesame
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Sorghum
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Soybean
Full Sun · 80-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Star Anise
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 1825-2555 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Star Fruit
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Sweet Corn
Full Sun · 60-100 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Taro
Partial Shade OK · 180-240 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Winter Squash
Full Sun · 80-110 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Yam
Full Sun · 180-365 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Chia
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Guava
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Lychee
Full Sun · 1825-3650 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Physalis
Full Sun · 70-90 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Waterlily
Full Sun · 90-180 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Epazote
Full Sun · 45-60 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Galangal
Partial Shade OK · 240-365 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Malabar Spinach
Full Sun · 50-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
New Zealand Spinach
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Perilla
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Yacon
Full Sun · 180-240 days
Plantable in 280 cities
Potato
Full Sun · 70-120 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Celery
Full Sun · 85-120 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Fennel
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Dahlia
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Anise
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Freesia
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Lentil
Full Sun · 80-110 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Marjoram
Full Sun · 60-80 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Wasabi
Partial Shade OK · 545-730 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Buckwheat
Full Sun · 30-45 days
Plantable in 165 cities
Lettuce
Partial Shade OK · 30-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Carrot
Full Sun · 70-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Spinach
Partial Shade OK · 37-45 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Kale
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-75 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Mint
Partial Shade OK · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Rosemary
Full Sun · 80-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Cilantro
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Pea
Full Sun · 55-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Garlic
Full Sun · 240-270 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Onion
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Strawberry
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Lavender
Full Sun · 90-200 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Radish
Full Sun · 22-30 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Thyme
Full Sun · 70-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Parsley
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 70-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Broccoli
Full Sun · 55-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Bok Choy
Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Arugula
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Beet
Full Sun · 50-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Brussels Sprouts
Full Sun · 90-180 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Cabbage
Full Sun · 70-100 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Cauliflower
Full Sun · 55-100 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Swiss Chard
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Collard Greens
Full Sun · 55-75 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Dill
Full Sun · 40-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Green Onion
Full Sun · 20-30 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Kohlrabi
Full Sun · 45-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Leek
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Mustard Greens
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 30-45 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Oregano
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Parsnip
Full Sun · 100-130 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Sage
Full Sun · 75-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Shallot
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Snap Pea
Full Sun · 55-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Turnip
Full Sun · 30-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Watercress
Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Artichoke
Full Sun · 150-180 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Asparagus
Full Sun · 730-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Blackberry
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Blueberry
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Raspberry
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Fig
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Grape
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chamomile
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Pansy
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Snapdragon
Full Sun · 70-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Sweet Pea Flower
Full Sun · 55-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chrysanthemum
Full Sun · 70-100 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Rose
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Bamboo
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Lemon Balm
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Tarragon
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chive
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Bay Laurel
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Boysenberry
Full Sun · 365-545 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Broccolini
Full Sun · 50-65 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Calendula
Full Sun · 45-65 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Catnip
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chicory
Full Sun · 60-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chinese Cabbage
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Clover
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Comfrey
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Cress
Partial Shade OK · 7-14 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Dandelion
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Elderberry
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Endive
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-85 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Foxglove
Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Goji Berry
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Gooseberry
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Hops
Full Sun · 120-150 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Horseradish
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 140-160 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Hyssop
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Kiwi
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Kumquat
Full Sun · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Lilac
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Lupine
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Mulberry
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Nectarine
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Nigella
Full Sun · 60-75 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Olive
Full Sun · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Peach
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Pear
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Pennyroyal
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Persimmon
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Plum
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Pomegranate
Full Sun · 730-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Poppy
Full Sun · 55-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Quinoa
Full Sun · 90-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Radicchio
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Rhubarb
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Rutabaga
Full Sun · 80-100 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Saffron
Full Sun · 45-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Savory
Full Sun · 60-80 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Sorrel
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 40-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Tea Plant
Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Tiger Lily
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Tulip
Full Sun · 90-150 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Yarrow
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Borage
Full Sun · 50-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Cranberry
Full Sun · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Flax
Full Sun · 90-110 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Lovage
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Mizuna
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Passion Flower
Full Sun · 90-180 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Sweet Woodruff
Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Tatsoi
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-45 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Verbena
Full Sun · 60-90 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Wisteria
Full Sun · 730-1825 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Wintergreen
Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Black Currant
Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Celeriac
Full Sun · 100-120 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Chervil
Partial Shade OK · 40-60 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Hellebore
Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Jujube
Full Sun · 730-1460 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Ramps
Partial Shade OK · 365-1095 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Romanesco
Full Sun · 75-100 days
Plantable in 75 cities
Salsify
Full Sun · 100-150 days
Plantable in 75 cities
What should I plant in May?
In May, there are 207 crops that can be planted in various climates around the world. The most widely plantable crops this month include Tomato, Basil, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini. Your specific planting options depend on your local climate zone and frost dates. Use GrowByCity to find your city's personalized planting calendar.