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यूरोप / यूनाइटेड किंगडम / Scotland

What to plant in Scotland in May

May in Scotland sees a gradual increase in daylight and average temperatures reaching 8.9°C, though a low of 5.1°C necessitates caution. This period is ideal for establishing hardy vegetables and legumes while preparing for the increased rainfall and growth of early summer.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

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  • Broad Beans

    Broad Beans

    Direct sow outdoors; very hardy and handles the Scottish breeze well.

  • Carrots

    Carrots

    Direct sow in stone-free soil; use fleece to protect against carrot fly.

  • Peas

    Peas

    Direct sow; provide support mesh early as growth accelerates in June.

  • Radishes

    Radishes

    Direct sow; very tolerant of the 5.1°C night temperatures.

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Direct sow; keep well-watered to prevent early flowering.

  • Kale

    Kale

    Sow in seedbeds or direct; thin out to allow for air circulation.

  • Onions

    Onions

    Sow seeds in drills or plant sets; ensure soil is well-drained.

  • Beetroot

    Beetroot

    Direct sow; soak seeds for a few hours before planting to aid germination.

Seedlings

Seedlings

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  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Transplant pre-grown seedlings; firm in well to protect against wind.

  • Leeks

    Leeks

    Transplant seedlings into deep holes; water in rather than filling with soil.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds as temperatures rise. Check for slugs and snails, which become active with the 88.1mm of rainfall. Stake tall perennials and legumes early to prevent damage from late spring winds.