Garden in May? You Don't Know Where to Jump First!

In May, there's so much to do in the garden that a whole book could be written on this topic. The earliest varieties of vegetables from early spring sowings may already be ready for harvest, but this is just a small taste of what a bountiful harvest awaits you in the garden this year. Just get to work!

After the Last Frost, Heat-Loving Vegetables Can Go in the Beds

After mid-May comes the right moment to transplant tomato or pepper seedlings outside into the beds. However, keep monitoring the weather forecast, especially in cooler areas. The same applies to seedlings of pumpkins, zucchini, pattypan squash, or pickling cucumbers. These vegetable types grow quickly, so if you don't have pre-grown seedlings, you can still manage direct sowing. In the greenhouse, don't forget about ventilation.

You can still sow radishes (go for one of the varieties for year-round growing, e.g., Lada, Viola, etc.), head lettuce, chard, bush and climbing beans, beetroot, and many other types of vegetables.

In May, It Still Applies: Weeding, Weeding, Weeding...

Weeds are still in full force, and without frequent weeding, they would quickly take control over your beds. Non-flowering weeds can be added to compost. Hand weeding will go better with quality tools - you might find useful, for example, a hand cultivator with a blade and two prongs or a weed puller that will help you remove stubborn weeds along with their roots.

Windows and Balconies as a Second Garden

Don't forget about colorful annuals that will beautify every window or balcony. May is the perfect time for planting containers. However, substrate in pots and planters dries out quickly on warm days. If you don't want to constantly think about watering, check out one of the many types of self-watering planters.