Zone 12 Garden Checklist — May
Mild to frost-free — grow year-round with cool-season winter crops.
Your zone 12 · May to-do list: Water & feed; Succession plant; Harvest as things ripen.
This month in zone 12
1. Water & feed
Consistent watering (1-1.5 in/week), side-dress fruiting crops, and check for pests weekly.
2. Succession plant
Sow quick crops (lettuce, radishes, beans) every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.
3. Harvest as things ripen
Pick beans, zucchini, cucumbers, and herbs regularly to keep plants producing.
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My ZIP's May checklist
Tasks are general guidance from USDA & university extension seasonal checklists. Confirm with your county extension office and local forecast.