What to Plant in May - Zone 7b Planting Calendar

Direct Sow

2 plants

Beans (Lima)

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65-90 days

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4-6 inches

Slower and fussier about cold soil than green beans.

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Basil

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50-75 days

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12-18 inches

One cold night will blacken it. Wait for settled warm weather.

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Transplant

1 plant

Basil

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50-75 days

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12-18 inches

One cold night will blacken it. Wait for settled warm weather.

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Harvest

30 plants

Strawberry

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60-90 days

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12-18 inches

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Rose

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60-90 days

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24-36 inches

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Tomato

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60-85 days

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24-36 inches

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Pepper (Bell)

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60-90 days

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18-24 inches

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Pepper (Hot)

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60-90 days

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18-24 inches

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Eggplant

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60-80 days

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24-36 inches

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Cucumber

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50-70 days

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36-60 inches

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Zucchini

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45-65 days

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36 inches

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Squash (Butternut)

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85-110 days

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48-72 inches

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Watermelon

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70-90 days

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60-96 inches

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Cantaloupe

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70-90 days

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36-48 inches

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Sweet Potato

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90-120 days

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12-18 inches

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Corn

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60-100 days

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8-12 inches

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Beans (Green)

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50-65 days

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4-6 inches

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Beans (Lima)

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65-90 days

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4-6 inches

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Sunflower

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55-80 days

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12-24 inches

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Basil

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50-75 days

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12-18 inches

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Borage

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50-60 days

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12-18 inches

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Marigold

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45-60 days

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8-12 inches

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Nasturtium

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45-60 days

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10-12 inches

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Kale

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50-70 days

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18-24 inches

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Carrot

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60-80 days

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2-3 inches

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Potato

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70-120 days

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12 inches

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Onion

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90-120 days

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4-6 inches

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Fennel

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60-90 days

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12 inches

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Dill

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40-60 days

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12 inches

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Parsley

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70-90 days

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6-8 inches

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Mint

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60-90 days

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12-18 inches

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Thyme

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70-90 days

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12-18 inches

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Rosemary

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80-120 days

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24 inches

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