In May, stable spring weather finally sets in. The earth has dried up after snow, all plants grow quickly, and the trees are covered with leaves and flowers. It seems to many that it is too late to plant in May. In fact, this is a big mistake. On the contrary, when the air temperature stably keeps at a level of at least 10 degrees day and night, this is an ideal time for sowing seeds directly into warm, prepared soil. They will grow well and may even be ahead of their relatives grown seedlings. And if the early crops did not bring the desired result, then now is the time to catch up.
What to plant in May from vegetables?
Here you have a wide choice: just manage to work in the garden. Here's what to plant in May in open ground from plants:
- Beans and peas of different varieties. Try to sow them in parts for 7-10 days. This will give you a crop that varies slightly in ripening time, and you will not miss a single pod.
- Sow beets at the beginning of the month, so that in the summer you can already enjoy a vegetable. Plant rarely, because the root needs a lot of space for normal growth.
- Radish. Who said that this is an attribute of spring salads and it is too late to plant radishes in May? On the contrary, if you sow it this month, then it will take pride of place in summer dishes.
- Cabbage is one of the easiest plants to grow in the garden. Choose a variety that suits your location by size, maturity and pest resistance.
- Carrots can be planted until the middle of July, and then until late autumn you will have your own carrot in the garden, which is guaranteed not to spoil from improper storage.
- Corn is one of the most useful and fast-growing crops. If in doubt, try planting a small plot, and you will surely like it so that next year you will give it much more space.
- Onions , whose young feathers you are already completely cut off by mid-June, so annoy this healthy vegetable.
What to plant in May in the open ground from heat-loving crops?
For example, cucumbers who like comfortable conditions. Good results are obtained by landing on raised beds. In May, seedlings germinate in just 6-12 days. Take care of nutritious soil for them and sufficient moisture, because cucumbers love water. Prepare the trellis to save space in the garden and in order to facilitate the search for a crop that treacherously hides behind large, juicy leaves. Do not forget to prepare cans for summer preservation.
Juicy zucchini also love May days. These plants need enough space to grow, so don't be afraid to thin out them. A few strong bushes will produce more crops than a dozen thin and weak. The productivity of zucchini is very high. If you are not going to eat only them all summer, then do not get carried away by the number of seeds planted.
Pepper takes up little space and gives a good harvest. If your spring is long and cold, then it is better to prepare seedlings first.
It will take decades to try to grow all varieties of tomatoes. Therefore, do not deny yourself the pleasure of conducting annual experiments. Add new species to the ones already tested, and perhaps they will become new favorites. Like pepper, depending on the terrain and climate, seedlings may need to be grown.
Useful addition
As you can see, we have already collected a full range of vegetables for salad. But something is missing. And what to plant in May from spices? Try heat-loving herbs: basil, oregano, thyme, sage, chicory, parsley, and do not forget to plant dill so that you have its young twigs all summer. This applies to salad and spinach. By summer, the leaves of early plantings will be bitter, so re-plant it to add tender leaves to dishes.
For lovers of exotic
If you are looking for something unusual that you can plant in May, then pay attention to these plants:
- Kohlrabi cabbage. Only 8 weeks - and she is ready.
- Plant Pak-choi with an interval of 3 weeks, and you will always have healthy and rich in vitamins greens. By the way, this is not a salad, but a type of cabbage.
- Parsnip . May is the time to plant it. Sow 3-4 seeds for every 20 cm, and then thrive seedlings to leave only strong bushes.
- Watercress needs a lot of water for good growth in the warm season, so try growing it in containers that are 5-10 cm deep in water.
And what to plant in early May? Chard and swede - these beet varieties calmly tolerate small frosts, so they can be sown directly into the ground in the first decade of the month.
Own melon
If your region has long, hot summers, be sure to plant a melon. If your climate is more severe, then give the juicy fruit the sunniest patch in the garden, preferably on the south side. It also follows a week or two to cover the ground with a black film to heat it and then put the melon seeds directly into the small holes made in the shelter. This saves you weed control efforts .
Bright flower beds
We have already talked about useful and tasty plants, and what flowers are planted in May?
To begin with, we recall the summer blooming bulbous: dahlias, gladioli, lilies, cannes and others.
Perennials: delphinium, phlox, shaving (empty ringing), cloves, Iberian, saxifrage, middle bluebell - also planted in the last month of spring.
Pansies, snapdragon, geranium, fuchsia, cosmea, digitalis and balsam are annuals, they can be planted in May closer to the middle of the month. And in the last decade, plant sage, zinnias (majors), marigolds and lobelia.
You can combine business with pleasure and decorate your site with bright sunflowers. In warm weather, the seeds will sprout in 4-6 days, and planted in May, they will bloom in August.
By the end of the month, the foliage of daffodils and tulips will finally wither. It is time to split and transplant them.
These are the flowers they plant in May. But also do not forget to care for already blossoming plants and remove wilted buds to provoke the development of new ones. And young sprouts of high flowers should be tied to a support so that they are not broken off by the wind.
Well, if the lawn company is in your flower garden, then May is the best time to fix it. Weed, feed the grass. In places where the coating has become rare, carefully loosen the soil and sow new seeds. Keep these areas well moistened. Mow the lawn slightly higher than usual so that the grass grows well and drowns out the weeds.