Top 10 Flower Seeds To Sow In May
Date posted: May 7, 2025
Sow the seeds of summer this month with our recommended pick of annual and perennial flowers that will create a rich tapestry of color all season long.
May is an excellent time to sow many of your favorite flowers. As the soil begins to warm and the ambient temperatures go up with longer daylight hours, this is the optimal time for germinating many seeds. Of course, you can start seeds indoors if your region is not yet sloughing off winter’s embrace, but gardeners who live in more temperate regions can simply plant right into the outdoor soil.Before planting seeds, take a little time to prepare the ground. Remove weeds and debris to ensure a clear path for your new plants. Incorporate organic matter such as compost to a depth of at least 6 inches (15cm). This will add nutrients while also loosening the soil so the seedlings’ roots can penetrate more easily. Moisten the soil thoroughly before you plant.
If you water after, the seeds can get dislodged or moved from where you want your glorious flowers, and may get buried too deeply for adequate germination.
Pay careful attention to the seed packet information for the best results. The packet should tell you when to start planting seeds, as well as how deep to plant seeds and other details like spacing and preferred location. These helpful details will ensure your little plants will be happy in their site and produce flowers more quickly.
If you are starting seeds indoors because the outside temperatures are not yet warm, follow the same instructions as to depth and site. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outside.
Top 10 Flower Seeds To Sow In May
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Nasturtiums
- Celosia
- Bachelor Buttons
- Coneflower
- Tickseed
- Yarrow
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Phlox
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Source: customer-service@bestyard.com in collaboration with Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
Top 10 Flower Seeds To Sow In May
Date posted: May 6, 2025
Sow the seeds of summer this month with our recommended pick of annual and perennial flowers that will create a rich tapestry of color all season long.
May is an excellent time to sow many of your favorite flowers. As the soil begins to warm and the ambient temperatures go up with longer daylight hours, this is the optimal time for germinating many seeds. Of course, you can start seeds indoors if your region is not yet sloughing off winter’s embrace, but gardeners who live in more temperate regions can simply plant right into the outdoor soil.
Before planting seeds, take a little time to prepare the ground. Remove weeds and debris to ensure a clear path for your new plants. Incorporate organic matter such as compost to a depth of at least 6 inches (15cm). This will add nutrients while also loosening the soil so the seedlings’ roots can penetrate more easily. Moisten the soil thoroughly before you plant.
If you water after, the seeds can get dislodged or moved from where you want your glorious flowers, and may get buried too deeply for adequate germination.
Pay careful attention to the seed packet information for the best results. The packet should tell you when to start planting seeds, as well as how deep to plant seeds and other details like spacing and preferred location. These helpful details will ensure your little plants will be happy in their site and produce flowers more quickly.
If you are starting seeds indoors because the outside temperatures are not yet warm, follow the same instructions as to depth and site.
Harden off seedlings before transplanting outside.
Top 10 Flower Seeds To Sow In May
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Nasturtiums
- Celosia
- Bachelor Buttons
- Coneflower
- Tickseed
- Yarrow
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Phlox
Click “DO IT FOR ME” to request a FREE quote.Source: customer-service@bestyard.com in collaboration with Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
