What to Plant in May, South East Queensland

54 crops ready to sow in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

May is in SEQ's cool, dry season (April to September). This is prime growing time: leafy greens, brassicas, root vegetables, and herbs thrive.

Leafy Greens

Lettuce

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 55 days to harvest

Silverbeet

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 60 days to harvest

Kale

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 70 days to harvest

Rocket

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 40 days to harvest

Bok Choy

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 50 days to harvest

Spinach

Sow: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 55 days to harvest

Leafy Intermediate

Mizuna

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 40 days to harvest

Leafy Beginner Pro

Tatsoi

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 45 days to harvest

Celery

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 120 days to harvest

Fennel

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 80 days to harvest

Leafy Intermediate

Sorrel

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 60 days to harvest

Brassicas

Broccoli

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May · 90 days to harvest

Brassica Intermediate

Cabbage

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May · 90 days to harvest

Brassica Intermediate

Gai Lan

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 55 days to harvest

Brassica Beginner Pro

Wombok

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 75 days to harvest

Brassica Intermediate Pro

Kohlrabi

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 60 days to harvest

Brassica Beginner

Mustard Greens

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 40 days to harvest

Brassica Beginner

Leek

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 120 days to harvest

Brassica Intermediate

Fruiting Vegetables

Beans (bush)

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct · 65 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner

Peas

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 75 days to harvest

Fruiting Beginner Pro

Root Vegetables

Carrot

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 85 days to harvest

Beetroot

Sow: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 65 days to harvest

Radish

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 30 days to harvest

Onion

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun · 180 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Garlic

Sow: Mar, Apr, May · 210 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Potato

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 90 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Daikon

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 60 days to harvest

Parsnip

Sow: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · 120 days to harvest

Root Intermediate

Herbs

Parsley

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 80 days to harvest

Coriander

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 50 days to harvest

Herb Intermediate

Mint

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 70 days to harvest

Chives

Sow: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 75 days to harvest

Rosemary

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 180 days to harvest

Thyme

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 120 days to harvest

Oregano

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 90 days to harvest

Dill

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 60 days to harvest

Sage

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 75 days to harvest

Chamomile

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 60 days to harvest

Mountain Pepper

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 730 days to harvest

Herb Intermediate Pro

Fruit Trees & Vines

Lemon Tree

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Lime Tree

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 730 days to harvest

Fruit Intermediate

Strawberry

Sow: Mar, Apr, May · 90 days to harvest

Finger Lime

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 1095 days to harvest

Macadamia

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 1460 days to harvest

Avocado

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 1460 days to harvest

Fruit Advanced Pro

Native Raspberry

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 365 days to harvest

Fruit Beginner Pro

Companion Flowers

Marigold

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 50 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Nasturtium

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 50 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Calendula

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Borage

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Alyssum

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct · 55 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Lavender

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 90 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Comfrey

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov · 60 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

Yarrow

Sow: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 90 days to harvest

Flower Beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vegetables can I plant in May in Brisbane?

In May, Brisbane gardeners can sow Lettuce, Silverbeet, Kale, Rocket, Bok Choy and 49 more crops. May is in SEQ's cool, dry season (April to September). This is prime growing time: leafy greens, brassicas, root vegetables, and herbs thrive.

How many crops can I grow in May in SEQ?

There are 54 crops suitable for sowing in May across South East Queensland, including 43 in the free tier and 11 in Pro.

Is May a good time to start a garden in Brisbane?

Yes! May is excellent for starting a subtropical garden.

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