Month planting calendar

What to plant in May in Minneapolis (55401)

In Minneapolis, ZIP 55401, zone 5a, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in May, and what to wait on until later.

Source: minneapolis-st-paul frost station, USDA zone 5a, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.