Monthly Planting Guide - May
What to plant this month in the Northern Hemisphere

Guide to planting

Temperate, Cold , Tropical/Sub-Tropical

May - Temperate

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs Herbs

Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Aster
Balsam
Begonia, bedding
California Poppy
Carnation
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Cockscomb
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia (seed)
Dianthus
Gazania
Gerbera
Gomphrena
Gypsophila
Kochia
Marigold
Nasturtium
Petunia
Phlox
Portulaca
Rudbeckia
Salpiglossis
Salvia
Spider Flower
Sturt's Desert Pea
Sunflower
Swan River Daisy
Torenia
Verbena
Viscaria
Waratah
Zinnia

 

Beans
Beetroot
Cabbage
Cape Gooseberry
Capsicum
Carrots
Celery
Chicory
Cress
Cucumber
Eggplant
Endive
Leeks
Lettuce
Marrow
Melons
Mustard
Onions, spring
Parsnip
Peas
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb crowns
Rosella
Salsify
Silverbeet
Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Zucchini

 

Crinum
Galtonia
(Summer hyacinth)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia

Basil
Borage
Caraway
Celeriac
Chamomile
Chervil
Chicory
Chilli
Chives
Coriander
Dill
Fennel
Hyssop
Lemon Balm
Oregano
Parsley
Salad Burnet
Thyme

 

 

   

May - Cold

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs Herbs

Ageratum
Alyssum
Amaranthus
Aster
Balsam
Begonia, bedding
Boronia
Calceolaria
California Poppy
Celosia
Chrysanthemum
Cockscomb
Coleus
Cosmos
Dahlia (seed)
Gazania
Gerbera
Gloxinia
Gomphrena
Gypsophila
Kangaroo Paw
Kochia
Marigold
Nasturtium
Petunia
Phlox
Portulaca
Rudbeckia
Salpiglossis
Salvia
Snapdragon
Spider Flower
Strawflower
Sturt's Desert Pea
Sunflower
Swan River Daisy
Torenia
Verbena
Viscaria
Waratah
Zinnia

Beans
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cape Gooseberry
Capsicum
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Cress
Cucumber
Eggplant
Endive
Leeks
Lettuce
Marrow
Melons
Okra
Onion, spring
Parsnip
Potato tubers
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb crowns Salsify
Silverbeet
Spinach
Squash
Swedes
Sweet Corn
Tomato
Zucchini

Crinum
Galtonia
(Summer hyacinth)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia

Basil
Borage
Caraway
Celeriac
Chamomile
Chervil
Chives
Coriander
Hyssop
Lemon Balm
Oregano
Parsley
Salad Burnet
Thyme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May - Tropical/Sub-tropical

Flowers Vegetables Bulbs Herbs

Ageratum
Alyssum
California Poppy


Beans
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Cape Gooseberry
Capsicum
Carrots
Celery
Chinese cabbage
Cress
Cucumber
Eggplant
Fennel
Lettuce
Marrow
Melons
Mustard
Okra
Parsnip
Peas
Pumpkin
Radish
Rhubarb crowns
Rosella
Silverbeet
Spring Onion
Squash
Strawberry runners
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato
Tomato
Zucchini

Crinum
Galtonia
(Summer hyacinth)
Gladiolus
Gloriosa
(Climbing Lily)
Gloxinia

Borage
Caraway
Celeriac

 

 

 

 

 

 

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