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Warmer-season crops — squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and beans — should be planted once soil temperatures reach 55 degrees or higher and the threat of frost has passed, typically in May.
- What can I plant now in Ohio?
- What garden plants can be planted in May?
- What can I start planting in May?
- What flowers can be planted in May?
What can I plant now in Ohio?
Succession planting
- Arugula, beets, lettuce, radish and turnips- 25 to 40 days to harvest.
- Kohlrabi and spinach- 40 to 50 days.
- Bush beans, broccoli, and cucumbers- 60 to 70 days, plant in four-week increments.
- Cabbage and carrots- 70 + days.
What garden plants can be planted in May?
Listed below are flower, vegetable and herb varieties that are great to start planting in May based on the Hardiness Zone that you live in.
- Beans (Zones 3-10): ...
- Beets (Zones 3-10): ...
- Cabbage (Zones 3-10): ...
- Carrots (Zones 3-10): ...
- Corn (Zones 3-7): ...
- Cucumbers (Zones 3-10): ...
- Eggplants (Zones 3-10): ...
- Herbs (Zones 3-10):
What can I start planting in May?
May Planting Guide – Cool Season Crops
- Cabbage. Cabbage is one of those cool-season veggies that continues to do well in the warmer weather. ...
- Beets. Beets also do well in warm weather and can be planted any time in May. ...
- Lettuce. Lettuce does really well in May. ...
- Corn. ...
- Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. ...
- Melons. ...
- Squashes. ...
- Potatoes.
What flowers can be planted in May?
What Are Good Flowers to Plant in May?
- Sunflower. Sunflowers add vibrant color to the landscape. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) ...
- Marigold. Versatile marigolds dress up the summer garden. ...
- Zinnia. Plant zinnia seeds in May. ...
- Cosmos. Showy cosmos spruce up the landscape.
