What vegetables to plant in May
In contrast to the gardening experience of most people with fruits and vegetables, here are the specifics of what vegetables to plant in May:
Many hobbyists are unaware of what vegetables to plant in which season. Let's explore what vegetables to plant in May, as most people now grow vegetables on their balconies, allowing some flexibility in terms of the season and month, without the need for strict control over planting times.
The following vegetables can be planted in May:
High mountain hot cabbage, early maturing菜心 (Chinese flowering cabbage), bamboo leaf vegetable, amaranth, scallion, white flower vegetable, bok choy, lettuce, summer cauliflower, cherry radish, shepherd's purse, summer cucumber, summer and autumn winter melon, summer cowpea, summer soybean, summer eggplant, summer pepper, high mountain kale, high mountain cauliflower, high mountain celery, high mountain asparagus, high mountain radish, high mountain carrot, etc.
Tips for planting vegetables in May:
Green cowpeas should be sown in the latter part of this month, with transplanting in June. Soybeans should be sown according to the requirements of different varieties to avoid unnecessary losses. Mid-maturing soybeans should be sown before the first ten days of this month, while late-maturing varieties like those harvested in September should start sowing in the open field in the latter part of this month. Strawberry mother plants should be transplanted as early as possible to ensure early survival and more growth.丝瓜 (Towel gourd) and 菜瓜 (Oriental melon) should be transplanted promptly.
Fast-growing leafy vegetables like spinach and bok choy can be sown in installments. Varieties such as Dwart Resistance Green and Early Maturity No. 5, which are more heat-tolerant, can be chosen. Summer cabbage can start sowing seedlings in the open field this month, but the right varieties should be chosen. Early sown summer cabbage should be transplanted around the middle of this month. Quality varieties of stem lettuce can be sown in the open field for seedlings this month.
Other vegetables and melon crops like amaranth,木耳菜 (Black nightshade), Chinese flowering cabbage, radish, and bitter gourd can all be sown this month.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to what vegetables to plant in May, hoping to provide green enthusiasts with some knowledge about plants.