May · Late autumn
What to sow in May in Cape Town
25 crops are in their window this month in Cape Town — timed to your local frost dates.
Last frostRare
First frostRare
Frost-free daysNearly all year
May averages9°–25°C
Vegetables
22 in season
Amaranth Greens
Direct sow · pinch tips often for a steady flush of tender greens
Arugula
Direct sow · sow every 2-3 weeks for a steady peppery harvest
Bok Choy
Direct sow · fall crops resist bolting better than spring ones
Celeriac
Start indoors · sow indoors early — celeriac takes months to bulk up
Celery
Start indoors · keep soil consistently moist for tender, mild stalks
