Collection: What to Plant in May — Central Texas

Find what to plant in May in Central Texas. Shop okra, long beans, melons, tropical herbs, sunflowers, succulents, and drought-tolerant native plants.

May is a heat-builder in Central Texas, making it ideal for planting crops that thrive in hot weather. Okra, yard-long beans, melons, tropical herbs, sunflowers, succulents, and native perennials establish well now. These varieties grow robustly through summer and require minimal maintenance once rooted. Shop our May planting collection for the toughest, most heat-adapted options.