What to plant in May

Have a blazing start to winter. - by Better Homes and Gardens

What to plant in May

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With winter almost underway, it's time to ease up on the big jobs and do a bit of planting and prep instead. However, that doesn't mean you can't still have a thriving garden during the cooler months, here's our list of everything to plant in your garden this May.

Ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions or get the key to climate zones here.

Flowers

poppies in field

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All zones

Agertaum
Cineraria
Cornflower
Geranium
Impatiens
Pansy
Poppy
Primula and salvia

pink flowers

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Zones 1-3

Aster
Chrysanthemum
Cosmos
Dahlia
Gerbera
Marigold
Nasturtium
Petunia
Portulaca
Zinnia

yellow begonias

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Zones 4-6

Alyssum
Begonia
Erigeron
Foxglove
Gazania
Nemesia
Polyathus

Vegetables

cauliflower

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All zones

Asparagus
Broad beans
Broccoli
Carrot
Cauliflower
Leek
Lettuce
Onion
Spinach
Turnip

beetroot

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Zone 1-3

Artichoke (globe and Jerusalem)
Beans
Beetroot
Capiscum
Cucumber
Garlic
Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Sweetcorn
Tomato
Zucchini

peas

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Zone 4-6

Peas
Snow peas

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