05/04/2026
Happy May! 🌸
Vegetable season is in full swing now! Be sure to keep an eye on your local weather for late freezes or wintry weather conditions to protect your garden.
Direct Sowing:
Zone 6A: Brush and Pole Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
Zone 6B: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Beets, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
Zone 7A: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Beets, Swiss Chard, Cucumbers, Collards, Kale, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Bulbing Onions, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Watermelon
Zones 7B & 8A: Brush, Lima, and Pole Beans, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Musk Melons, Okra, Mustard, Bulbing Onions, Southern Peas, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Watermelon
Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!
Transplanting:
Zones 6A & 6B: Tomatoes, Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers
Zone 7A: Broccoli, Cabbage, Eggplant, Head Lettuce, Peppers, Tomatoes
Zones 7B & 8A: Tomatoes, Eggplant, Leeks, Head Lettuce, Peppers
Zone 8B Recommendations are available at the link below!
You can prepare for the entire planting season by visiting https://brnw.ch/plantguide - including recommendations for Zone 8B. To determine your USDA zone, you can enter your zip code here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
