What to sow in May
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Direct sow outdoors
Plant in a block (not a row) for wind pollination. Each plant gives you 1-2 cobs...
You only need 2-3 plants. Seriously. Pick them small (15cm) or they turn into ma...
Dwarf varieties need no support. Pick every few days to keep them cropping....
Sow every 3-4 weeks for a continuous supply. Pick frequently to delay bolting. C...
Best sown in early spring or after midsummer — bolts quickly in heat. Fast-growi...
Sow after midsummer for best bulbs — earlier sowings often bolt. Don't transplan...
Sow direct — dill hates transplanting. Sow short rows every few weeks for contin...
Build a strong frame — they get heavy. Pick every 2-3 days or they go stringy....
Pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. Harvest from the top to encourage b...
Plant out
Each seed cluster produces several seedlings — thin to the strongest. Leaves are...
Beautiful and productive. Pick outer leaves and it keeps going for months. Rainb...
Drop seedlings into deep holes and just water in — no need to fill the hole. The...
Calabrese types give a main head plus side shoots for weeks. Cut the main head f...
Plant in a block (not a row) for wind pollination. Each plant gives you 1-2 cobs...
You only need 2-3 plants. Seriously. Pick them small (15cm) or they turn into ma...
Dwarf varieties need no support. Pick every few days to keep them cropping....
Big hungry plants. Give them space and feed them. Leave to cure in the sun befor...
Limit each plant to 2-3 fruits for bigger pumpkins. Sit them on a tile to stop r...
Best sown in early spring or after midsummer — bolts quickly in heat. Fast-growi...
Sow after midsummer for best bulbs — earlier sowings often bolt. Don't transplan...
Sow seeds on the surface — they need light to germinate. Start early in a propag...
Pinch out side shoots on cordon types. Feed weekly once fruits form. Don't overw...
Start early — they're slow. Pinch out the first flower to encourage bushier grow...
Need heat to germinate — use a propagator or warm windowsill. The more sun, the ...
Outdoor varieties are tougher than greenhouse ones. Keep picking to keep them pr...
Build a strong frame — they get heavy. Pick every 2-3 days or they go stringy....
Start very early. Limit to 5-6 fruits per plant for decent-sized aubergines....
Pinch out flower buds to keep leaves coming. Harvest from the top to encourage b...