What to Plant in Kansas City this Weekend Friday May 2
Wondering what seeds or veggies to plant in Kansas City this weekend? There are so many things you can plant right now! I have a long list below of seeds, veggies, flowers, and herbs. I thought it might be fun to start blogging more about gardening, and I also have a new gardening email newsletter. Sign up for my gardening newsletter here!
Vegetables to Plant
- Bush Beans – Seed
- Pole Beans – Seed
- Lima Beans – Seed
- Cantaloupe – Seed
- Corn – Seed
- Cucumber – Seed
- Eggplant – Plant
- Lettuce – Plants (technically you can also plant seeds, but now it is too late in the season)
- Okra – Seed
- Southern Pea – Seed
- Pumpkin – Seed
- Summer Squash – Seed
- Winter Squash – Seed
- Watermelon – Seed
Flowers to Plant From Seed
- Zinnia
- Cosmos
- Sunflower
- Nasturtium – edible!
Herbs to Plant
- Dill – Plant (Technically you can also plant this as seed, but you’ll probably have better luck with plants this late in Spring)
- Oregano – Plant
- Rosemary – Plant
- Sage – Plant
- Thyme – Plant
What Else to Plant in Kansas City this Weekend
Technically, you can also plant tomatoes, basil, tomatillos and peppers; however, I encourage you to wait another week or two. Warmer soil temperatures and night temperatures are better for these plants, and planting them early doesn’t necessarily give you an advantage. Historically, people generally plant these on Mother’s Day which is an easy way to remember the timing.
Other than veggies, plant shrubs, perennials and natives! I think I’ll look into planting some sedum this weekend to create a border. Sedums are native, produce beautiful autumn color, and have a tidy shape for landscaping. I think I’ll also plant my Tulsi seed. Tulsi is a type of basil which can be dried to make tea, but I think it also mixes beautifully in zinnia bouquets. It’s a bee magnet!
Kids Corner
With kids, they love to help you plant, but seeds aren’t as fun for them. Kids prefer to plant the actual plants. Let them dig the hole (supervised of course), let them plant the plant, and if they don’t do it right – just go back later and fix it when they aren’t around. Be encouraging, let them get dirty and have fun, and compliment them. With seeds, let them plant the larger seeds like corn or beans or peas. This size is much easier for them, and they look like the actual food that grows which is cool for them to see!
