In spring, everything recovers, which is the season for sowing. In May, the temperature gradually warms up and the soil moisture is suitable, which is a good time to plant various plants. What plants are most suitable for planting in May? This article will introduce the plants suitable for planting in May and related planting techniques to help you create a beautiful garden.
Plants suitable for planting in May1. Flowering plants
- Ipomoea nil: Ipomoea nil has a long blooming period, rich in color, and is heat and cold resistant. It is a common ornamental flower in spring.
- Violet: Violets have small and exquisite flowers, bright in color, suitable for potting or flower bed planting.
- Delphinium: Delphinium flowers are unique, with a long blooming period, suitable for cut flowers or ornamental plants.
2. Vegetables
- Oilseed rape: Oilseed rape has a short growth cycle and high yield, suitable for sowing in May.
- Eggplant: Eggplants prefer a warm and humid environment. Sowing in May can be harvested in autumn.
- Legumes: Such as green beans, broad beans, etc., sowing in May, harvested in autumn.
3. Fruits
- Cherry: Cherries love light and cold resistance, sowing in May, and can bear fruit in autumn.
- Peach: Peaches love light and cold resistance, sowing in May, harvested in autumn.
- Grape: Grapes love light and cold resistance, sowing in May, and bear fruit in autumn.
Planting techniques in May1. Soil preparation
- Choose fertile and well-drained soil to ensure the nutrients needed for plant growth.
- Before sowing, deep turn the soil and loosen the soil, which is beneficial to the growth of plant roots.
2. Sowing time
- Choose a suitable sowing time according to the growth habits of plants, and May is suitable for sowing most plants.
3. Sowing method
- Choose the appropriate sowing depth and density according to the growth habits of plants.
- Keep the soil moist to help seed germination.
4. Maintenance management
- Water in time to keep the soil moist.
- Fertilization, supplementing the nutrients needed for plant growth.
- Prevent and control plant diseases and insect pests to ensure healthy plant growth.
May is a good time for sowing. Choosing suitable plants for planting can not only beautify the home but also harvest abundant fruits. It is hoped that this article can provide you with useful references, so that you can have fewer detours and harvest full joy in the planting process.
References:- China Flower Association: "Guide to Flower Planting and Maintenance"
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: "China Agricultural Development Report"
- Third-party comments: "Home Gardening Planting Techniques"