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Seasonal guide
North America / United States / Texas

What to plant in Texas in May

May in Central Texas represents a transition period as temperatures rise and rainfall remains significant. Gardeners should prioritize heat-tolerant crops to capitalize on the increasing solar duration before the peak summer heat arrives.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

5 options
  • Okra

    Okra

    Thrives in Texas summer heat

  • Southern Peas

    Southern Peas

    Excellent for soil improvement

  • Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potato

    Needs loose soil

  • Watermelon

    Watermelon

    Requires significant space

  • Cucumber

    Cucumber

    Use trellises to save space

Seedlings

Seedlings

3 options
  • Tomato

    Tomato

    Plant deep to encourage root growth

  • Pepper

    Pepper

    Ensure good drainage

  • Eggplant

    Eggplant

    Stake plants for support

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Mulch heavily to retain soil moisture as rainfall decreases in June. Monitor for heat-loving pests like spider mites and aphids.