What can I grow in May?
21.08.2023 - 11:54
/ theunconventionalgardener.com
/ Emma Doughty
May is a lovely month in the garden, although it’s a busy time for the gardener! It’s a good sowing month, plants will be growing strongly in the higher temperatures and light levels, and there will be some harvests on offer. You’ll also be able to watch the birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife enjoying your organic plot!
For most of us, May is also the month in which we say goodbye to frosts, although it’s worth keeping some protection (fleece or cloches) to hand for tender plants, and an eye on the weather forecast! With warmer soil, more crops can be sown directly into the soil, rather than in modules, although this does mean you’ll need to be on the lookout for slugs and snails and their nasty nocturnal nibbling raids.
And you might find that most of what’s growing in the garden is weeds! You’ll need to keep on top of them, if they’re not to outstrip your vegetables. But it’s worth learning which of them are edible, as you could get a free and healthy dinner in return for some weeding.
If you’re buying seeds or garden supplies then it’s worth noting that T&M is offering a £20 discount on orders over £100 this year. You can access that offer by clicking this link. It should automagically apply the right coupon code to your shopping basket. That’s an affiliate link, and if you click through and make a purchase I’ll earn a few pennies to keep me in seed potatoes.
Vegetables to sow now for spring and summer harvests
Vegetables to sow now for autumn/winter/spring harvests
It’s also a great time to plant herbs, as plants will establish quickly in warm soil. Remember to keep them watered if the weather turns dry, and only start to harvest herbs once they are in active growth. Their flowers are great for beneficial