Month planting calendar

What to plant in May in New York (10001)

In New York, ZIP 10001, zone 7b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in May, and what to wait on until later.

Source: new-york-central-park frost station, USDA zone 7b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.