We plant and dig in May
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Can I plant in May
By May, the soil has already warmed up, night and day temperatures are stable and are in a confident plus. The rains in May have moistened and steamed the soil, which is why planting is just right. It is possible that the May seedlings will overtake their March counterparts in growth. By mid-May, it becomes clear whether all the seedlings have started in the open field, so work in May can be considered as a way to work on mistakes.
Works in May with a vegetable garden
First of all, warm May can provide healthy vegetables. For example, you can plant beets during the May holidays, and enjoy the vegetable in the summer. It is better to plant it with respect to the distance, the beet root needs space.
A radish planted in May can be a staple in your summer salads.
You can also plant cabbage. It is easy to grow it, the main thing is to choose a variety that suits your region.
Carrots are not afraid of planting until mid-summer, but until late autumn you can enjoy the harvest and not think about proper storage.
Beans and peas can be sown gradually over the course of a week. But then you can collect several crops at once with a length of time.
The greens planted early will be over by the middle of summer. So be sure to plant some onions in May.
Do not forget about spicy herbs - basil, parsley, dill, oregano. Many lettuce and spinach lovers know that by the beginning of summer, old leaves are bitter, so this is another reason to plant young lettuce seeds in May.
Corn is loved at any time, so you can enjoy the "queen of the fields" longer if you take care of planting in May.
Cucumbers are very fond of the sun and water, so planting them in May will be the right decision. This is best done in tall wooden beds. The first results may appear within a week, of course, with frequent watering. Trellises can be adapted to the beds, because then the harvest will be in sight, and the bed itself will take up less space.
Zucchini will also like the warm May weather. They love space very much, so they need to be thinned out. Zucchini is accepted and grows productively, so plant in moderation.
Peppers and tomatoes are more whimsical, but you can try, at least for the sake of experiment. Especially if May turned out to be warm, without any weather surprises.
Works in May for lovers of the unusual
If you want to add a little variety to your diet, then you can pay attention to the following crops:
Kohlrabi... Such a cabbage should be expected just 1.5 months after planting in May.
Parsnip loves May too. Sow it a short distance, and then remember to thin out.
Watercress, as a huge water lover, it is better to grow in containers placed in water.
Rutabaga can also be planted right on May 1, as this type of beet is considered resistant to sudden changes in temperature.
If your region has a mild warm climate, then you can plant a melon. True, she needs to take the warmest and warmest area. Cover the area with black covering material 10 days before planting. So the earth will warm up perfectly, and then sprinkle melon seeds into the holes.
Bright accents
If we have taken care of food for the stomach, then what about food for the eyes? Is it possible to have time to break a flower bed in May? Yes! Gladioli, lilies, dahlias are good for this. As well as perennial phlox, carnations and bells.Pansies and geraniums are best planted in mid-May, sage and marigolds by the end. The sunflower can also be planted for decorative purposes. The bright colors of this culture will delight you all summer long.
May is the time to put the finishing touches on your lawn. It is necessary to remove the weed, sow bald spots in some areas. It is better to mow the lawn a few centimeters higher. This is necessary so that the grass grows well and drives out weeds.