What to Plant in May in Minnesota
Here's what you can plant in Minnesota during May. Since Minnesota spans multiple USDA zones, planting dates vary by location. Find your zone below.
Zone 3a
View full Zone 3a planting guide for May
Transplant Outdoors
- Angelica
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cress
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hyssop
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lovage
- Mache
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Peas
- Purslane
- Romanesco
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spinach
- Sunchoke
- Tatsoi
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Yarrow
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Arugula
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Green Beans
- Hubbard Squash
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mache
- Microgreens
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tatsoi
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Wax Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 3b
View full Zone 3b planting guide for May
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lovage
- Mache
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Romanesco
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Tatsoi
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Arugula
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Green Beans
- Hubbard Squash
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mache
- Microgreens
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tatsoi
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Wax Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 4a
View full Zone 4a planting guide for May
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Garlic Chives
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lovage
- Mache
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Tarragon
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Green Beans
- Hubbard Squash
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mache
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Zucchini
Harvest
Zone 4b
View full Zone 4b planting guide for May
Transplant Outdoors
- Acorn Squash
- Alpine Strawberries
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Aronia
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bee Balm
- Belgian Endive
- Blueberries
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Caraway
- Catnip
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Chives
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Comfrey
- Cranberries
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Cucumber
- Currants
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Echinacea
- Elderberries
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Garlic Chives
- Goji Berries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Ground Cherry
- Hardy Kiwi
- Haskaps
- Honeydew
- Horehound
- Horseradish
- Hubbard Squash
- Hyssop
- Jostaberry
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lemon Balm
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lingonberries
- Lovage
- Mache
- Medlar
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mint
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mulberries
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Oregano
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Persimmon
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Romanesco
- Rue
- Sage
- Savory
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Serviceberries
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Strawberries
- Sunchoke
- Sunflower
- Tarragon
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Thyme
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Valerian
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Yarrow
- Zucchini
Direct Sow
- Acorn Squash
- Amaranth
- Angelica
- Anise
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Belgian Endive
- Black Beans
- Bok Choy
- Borage
- Broccoli
- Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Butternut Squash
- Cabbage
- Caraway
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Celtuce
- Chamomile
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chickpeas
- Chicory
- Chinese Cabbage
- Christmas Lima Beans
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cress
- Crookneck Squash
- Crosne
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Delicata Squash
- Dill
- Edamame
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava Beans
- Fennel
- Fennel (herb)
- Green Beans
- Hubbard Squash
- Kabocha
- Kai Lan
- Kale
- Kidney Beans
- Kohlrabi
- Komatsuna
- Leeks
- Lentils
- Lettuce
- Lima Beans
- Mache
- Melon
- Microgreens
- Mitsuba
- Mizuna
- Mustard Greens
- Napa Cabbage
- Onion
- Pac Choi
- Parsley
- Parsnip
- Patty Pan Squash
- Peas
- Peppers
- Pole Beans
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Radish
- Romanesco
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Savoy Cabbage
- Scallions
- Scarlet Runner Beans
- Shallot
- Shiso
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- Sorrel
- Soybeans
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash (Summer)
- Squash (Winter)
- Sunflower
- Sweet Corn
- Tatsoi
- Thai Basil
- Tomatillo
- Tomatoes
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Wax Beans
- Zucchini