The weather in the UK in May is usually mild with all chance of frosts gone. Most plants and vegetables are able to be sown directly outside, and earlier sowings being planted out.
Here are our top recommendations for planting in the month of May…
Veg to plant in May…
Courgette
Courgettes can be grown and sown directly into the ground now. They also work well in pots.
Runner Beans
Runner beans can be sown directly outside now – ensure you use support canes to aid new shoots.
Rocket
Rocket is easy to grow and produces crops fast – seeds can now be directly sown into pots.
Carrots
Carrots are a wonderful vegetable to grow, and good for beginners – sow directly into the ground now.
Flowers to plant in May…
Sunflowers
Now is a great time to plant Sunflower seeds – sow them directly into the ground where you want them to flower.
Dill
Dill is a wonderful all rounder; it can be used in cooking and in flower displays due to the lovely blooms they produce.
Zinnia
Scatter the seeds of zinnias now for beautiful blooms in summer.
Verbena
Verbena seeds can be sown directly outside now – ensure soil is well prepare your soil before sowings.
