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Sowing in May

May splits at the mid-month cold snap. Before it, frost is still a risk; after it, everything that wants warmth can go out: tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, squash, beans. The bed fills up within a few weeks — keeping to the spacings pays off later.

Start indoors in May

15 plants

Sow outdoors in May

27 plants

Plant out in May

29 plants

Harvest in May

16 plants

These timings are for the moderate climate band. In the mild west everything runs about two weeks earlier, in harsh uplands two weeks later. Adjust for your region

All timings are guide values for the given climate, not a guarantee. Weather, aspect and variety all have a say.