Zone 5 Garden Checklist — May
Typical 4-season garden with a solid spring-fall window.
Your zone 5 · May to-do list: Direct-sow more cool crops; Harden off seedlings; Transplant early warm crops.
This month in zone 5
1. Direct-sow more cool crops
Beets, kale, Swiss chard, and more lettuce rounds.
2. Harden off seedlings
Start acclimating indoor starts to outdoor sun/wind a week before transplant.
3. Transplant early warm crops
In warmer zones, set out tomatoes/peppers after frost risk passes; protect if a cold snap comes.
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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.