What to Plant in May in Washington DC

Your May planting guide for Washington DC (USDA Zones 7–8, typically Zone 7). We've broken out activities by zone — jump to yours below.

Growing season varies across Zones 7–8 — 210–240 days. Pick the zone that matches your part of the state.

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Start Indoors

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1369

Transplant Outdoors

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1217

Direct Sow

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419

Harvest

Washington DC · Zones 7–8

Zone 7 May guide

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Zone 7 — May in Washington DC★ Most of DC

1837 varieties active · Last frost April 1 · 210-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🌿 Transplant 1359🌱 Sow 1210🧺 Harvest 298

Full Zone 7 guide →

Alfalfa Microgreens

Microgreens · 6-10d

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All Seasons White Daikon

Root Vegetables · 60-70d

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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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Amazing

Brassicas · 68d

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Arugula

Lettuce & Salad Greens · 10-15d

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+ 1829 more Zone 7 varieties for May →

Zone 8 — May in Washington DC

1764 varieties active · Last frost March 15 · 240-day season

🏠 Indoor 57🌿 Transplant 1265🌱 Sow 889🧺 Harvest 411

Full Zone 8 guide →

Alderman

Peas · 70-80d

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