What to Plant in May in Nova Scotia

Your May planting guide for Nova Scotia (USDA Zones 5–6, typically Zone 6). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 5–6 — 155–180 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Start Indoors

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1353

Transplant Outdoors

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1210

Direct Sow

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207

Harvest

Nova Scotia · Zones 5–6

Zone 6 May guide

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Zone 6 — May in Nova Scotia★ Most of NS

1831 varieties active · Last frost April 15 · 180-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🌿 Transplant 1353🌱 Sow 1210🧺 Harvest 206

Full Zone 6 guide →

Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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Alpine

Root Vegetables · 55d

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Amara

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 21d

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Amaranth Microgreens

Microgreens · 50d

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Amaranth, Glitter Mix

Microgreens · 16-25d

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Arugula

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d

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Arugula 'Rocket'

Brassicas · 20-40d

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Arugula Microgreens

Microgreens · 10-15d

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+ 1823 more Zone 6 varieties for May →

Zone 5 — May in Nova Scotia

1814 varieties active · Last frost April 30 · 155-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🌿 Transplant 1336🌱 Sow 1207🧺 Harvest 138

Full Zone 5 guide →