Month planting calendar

What to plant in May in Los Angeles (90012)

In Los Angeles, ZIP 90012, zone 10b, here is what you can start indoors, transplant, or direct-sow in May, and what to wait on until later.

Source: los-angeles-civic-center frost station, USDA zone 10b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.