The snow has melted! So when can I plant? Annie Klodd, Extension Educator-Fruit and Vegetable Production Michelle Grabowski, Extension Educator-Plant Pathology Extension Educator Annie Klodd planted these bell peppers from seed in a greenhouse on April 1 and will transplant them outside on May 30. (Photo: Annie Klodd, University of Minnesota) The cold spring and record-breaking snowfall in mid-April may have delayed the start of the 2018 vegetable garden for many Minnesotans. But do not worry! There is still plenty of time to prepare your garden and plant vegetables throughout May. The May to-do list includes preparing the soil, choosing healthy transplants, deciding the right time to plant, and planting cool and warm season vegetables.