What to Plant in May in Indiana
Your May planting guide for Indiana (USDA Zones 5–7, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.
Growing season varies across Zones 5–7 — 155–210 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.
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57
Start Indoors
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1363
Transplant Outdoors
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1213
Direct Sow
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299
Harvest
Indiana · Zones 5–7
Zone 6 May guideZone 6 — May in Indiana★ Most of IN
1831 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Alpine
Root Vegetables · 55d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Zone 5 — May in Indiana
1814 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d
Arugula 'Rocket'
Brassicas · 20-40d
Arugula Microgreens
Microgreens · 10-15d
Asian Delight
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 37d
Zone 7 — May in Indiana
1837 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season
Alfalfa Microgreens
Microgreens · 6-10d
All Seasons White Daikon
Root Vegetables · 60-70d
Alpine
Root Vegetables · 55d
Amara
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d
Amaranth Microgreens
Microgreens · 50d
Amaranth, Glitter Mix
Microgreens · 16-25d
Amazing
Brassicas · 68d
Arugula
Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d