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Seasonal guide
Europa / Lettland / Jēkabpils Municipality

What to plant in Jēkabpils Municipality in May

May in Jēkabpils marks the transition to active gardening as soil temperatures rise, though the risk of late night frosts remains. This period is ideal for establishing hardy cool-season crops directly in the soil while preparing for the main growing season.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

8 options
  • Carrots

    Carrots

    Direct sow in well-drained, stone-free soil.

  • Radishes

    Radishes

    Succession sow every 2 weeks.

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Prefers cool conditions; bolts if temperatures exceed 20°C.

  • Peas

    Peas

    Requires support structures.

  • Lettuce

    Lettuce

    Can be sown directly or in seedbeds.

  • Onion sets

    Onion sets

    Plant sets 10cm apart.

  • Kale

    Kale

    Sow in seedbed for later transplanting.

  • Beets

    Beets

    Thin seedlings to 10cm spacing.

Seedlings

Seedlings

2 options
  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Ensure protection if late frost is forecast.

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Hardening off is essential before transplanting.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Monitor seedlings daily for pest activity and cover with fleece if temperatures drop near freezing. Keep beds weed-free to ensure young plants have access to nutrients.