FarmFolk CityFolk | What to Plant in May in BC

May is an exciting time for growers in BC. The temperature is picking up, making it the perfect time to transplant seedlings and direct sow (in some regions, you still have time to start your seeds indoors!). There are plenty of crops you can plant this month, so look at the list we have compiled below.

Keep in mind that BC has a varied climate, and each crop is affected by frost dates \ moon cycles. If you would like to find the exact planting times for your specific location, please have a look at the Farmers’ Almanac Planting Calendar.

Coastal BC

Transplant:

Early May – Basil, Beets, Bell Peppers, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Cannabis, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumbers, Fennel, Honey Dew Melon, Jalapeno Peppers, Kale, Leeks, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Pumpkins, Rosemary, Sage, Swiss Chard, Thyme, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Winter Squash, Zucchini
Mid-May – Basil, Bell Peppers, Bok Choy, Cannabis, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fennel, Honey Dew Melon, Jalapeno Peppers, Okra, Oregano, Parsley, Pumpkins, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Zucchini
Late May – Basil, Bell Peppers, Bok Choy, Cannabis, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Jalapeno Peppers, Okra, Parsley, Pumpkins, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Winter Squash, Zucchini

Direct Sow:

Early May – Bok Choy, Cantaloupe, Cannabis, Celery, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Honey Dew Melon, Parsley, Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Watermelons, Zucchini
Mid-May – Bok Choy, Cannabis, Cilantro, Cucumbers, Dill, Dry Beans, Green Beans, Honey Dew Melon, Okra, Parsley, Peanuts, Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Watermelons, Winter Squash, Zucchini

Interior BC

Start Indoors:

Early May: Basil, Brussels sprout, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Collard, Honeydew melon, Lettuce, Kohlrabi, Okra, Pumpkin, Spinach, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Winter squash, Zucchini
Mid-May: Basil, Cucumber, Honeydew melon, Okra, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Winter squash, Zucchini
Late May: Cucumber, Honeydew melon, Okra, Pumpkin, Watermelon

Transplant:

Early May: Arugula, Kale, Kohlrabi, Onion, Spinach, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Swiss chard
Mid-May: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cannabis, Cauliflower, Celery, Chive, Collard, Cucumber, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Okra, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Pumpkin, Sage, Spinach, Swiss chard, Thyme, Winter squash, Zucchini
Late May: Basil, Beet, Bell pepper, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cannabis, Cauliflower, Celery, Chive, Cucumber, Eggplant, Honeydew melon, Jalapeño pepper, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Okra, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Pumpkin, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Tomato, Watermelon, Winter squash, Zucchini

Direct Sow:

Early May: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Cilantro, Dill, Fava bean, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Potato, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip
Mid-May: Beet, Carrot, Cannabis, Chive, Cilantro, Dill, Fava bean, Fennel, Green bean, Kale, Lettuce, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watermelon
Late May: Asparagus, Basil, Cannabis, Chive, Cucumber, Dill, Green bean, Parsley, Parsnip, Peanut, Potato, Pumpkin, Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Honeydew melon, Okra, Winter squash, Zucchini

Northern BC

Start Indoors:

Early May: Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Honeydew melon, Okra, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Winter squash, Zucchini
Mid-May: Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Winter squash, Zucchini

Transplant:

Early May: Arugula, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Chive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Spinach, Swiss chard
Mid-May: Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chive, Collard, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Parsley, Swiss chard
Late May: Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cannabis, Cantaloupe, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Fennel, Kale, Oregano, Sage, Thyme, Winter squash, Zucchini

Direct Sow:

Early May: Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Chive, Collard, Fava bean, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Potato, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip
Mid-May: Asparagus, Carrot, Chive, Collard, Dill, Parsley
Late May: Cannabis, Cantaloupe, Celery, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Green bean, Parsley, Potato, Salsify, Watermelon

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