This May planting checklist is for Pacific Northwest gardeners who:
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice about what to plant in May
Aren't sure which warm-season crops are safe to put outside yet
Want to know the real Seattle timing and not the generic advice written for California or the East Coast
Have raised beds, containers, or a small backyard in the greater Seattle area
Are staring at tomato and zucchini starts on their kitchen table wondering if it's time
It's especially helpful if you're in that in-between moment in May: cool-season crops are winding down, warm-season crops are waiting, and you're not sure what to do next.
Covers: kale, chard, lettuce, peas, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, basil, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, and beans - with specific timing for Zone 8b/9a and a simple rule for reading your own soil instead of a calendar.
