7 vegetables to plant in May, plus our recommended sowing methods

Where you sow corn in May depends on climate and US hardiness zone. This month, some gardeners may plant maize seeds in a greenhouse or warm windowsill two weeks before the final frost.

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1. CORN

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May is a good month to sow dwarf or climbing French beans. French beans seeded inside may be planted outside this month once frost fears have gone, or they can be planted immediately outside after the soil temperature reaches 60°F.

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2. FRENCH BEANS

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The planting of this fast-growing vegetable is another excellent alternative for succession sowing. It is feasible to plant it outdoors on a regular basis every few weeks from the beginning of May to the middle of August.

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3. KOHLRABI

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Peas may be shelled and mangetout or eaten with the pods, like sugar snap peas. Peas may be started inside or planted straight into the ground when the soil warms and frosts. Peas won't germinate in cold, moist soil below 45°F.

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4. PEAS

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This year, pumpkins may only be planted in May to allow them to mature. Pumpkin seeds may be put in pots inside in spring to mature and plant out in June as part of greenhouse planning.

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5. PUMPKIN

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Rutabaga, often known as swede or Swedish turnip, are brassicas farmed for their huge oval bulbs with yellow or purple flesh. In many areas, rutabaga should be planted straight into the soil in mid-spring or mid-to-late May.

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6. RUTABAGA

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Sowing to harvesting takes less than eight weeks for spring and green onions. The stems and bulbs of these alliums are used in salads, stir-fries, and seasoning. They may be cultivated between crops, with successional planting every three weeks.

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7. SPRING ONIONS

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