Planting in May for USA - Zone 2b regions
| Asparagus | Plant in garden. | Harvest from 23 months |
|
Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Brussels sprouts | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Celery | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from September |
|
Chilli
(also Hot peppers) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Dill | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Jerusalem Artichokes
(also Sunchoke) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Leeks | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Marrow | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Mizuna
(also Japanese Greens, Mitzuna, Mibuna) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from June |
| Onion | Plant in garden. | Harvest from December |
| Parsnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Peas | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Pumpkin | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Spring onions
(also Scallions, Bunching onions, Welsh onion) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Turnip | Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
|
Zucchini
(also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) |
Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from July |
Planting in June
|
Beetroot
(also Beets) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Broad beans
(also Fava bean) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Brussels sprouts | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cabbage | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Capsicum
(also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Carrot | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
| Cauliflower | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
|
Climbing beans
(also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Collards
(also Collard greens, Borekale) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Cucumber | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from August |
|
Daikon
(also Japanese radish, Lo Bok) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Dwarf beans
(also French beans, Bush beans) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Kale
(also Borecole) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Kohlrabi | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
| Lettuce | Plant in garden. | Harvest from September |
|
Mustard greens
(also gai choy) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from July |
| Pak Choy | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Potato | Plant in garden. | Harvest from November |
| Radish | Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Rocket
(also Arugula/Rucola) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
|
Spinach
(also English spinach) |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
| Strawberries (from seeds) | Plant out (transplant) seedlings. | Harvest from June |
| Strawberry Plants | Plant in garden. | Harvest from October |
|
Summer savory
(also 'Bean Herb') |
Plant in garden. | Harvest from August |
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Recent comments/tips
This is normal. They can often be in the ground for up to a year. One to avoid if space is limited. Or if you are impatient!
for Leeks
You certainly can. They are actually an understory plant, so will do ok in partial shade. They love warm soil/roots, so if you have any paint, paint the gutter matt black.
for Strawberry Plants
The leaves are delicious in stir fries, omelettes, stews etc.
for Radish
Hugo, I live in Sydney and grow Mizuna hydroponically all year 'round. Typically I re-seed 3-4 times a year. If you harvest heavily the plants will re-shoot. I grow in cups of perlite and just ...
for Mizuna
Borage is a great bee attractor. Only use young (small) leaves in salads as they get bigger they get fury.
for Borage
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