Month planting calendar

What to plant in May in New Orleans (70112)

In New Orleans, ZIP 70112, zone 9b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in May, and what to wait on until later.

Source: new-orleans-lakefront frost station, USDA zone 9b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.