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Seasonal guide
África / Santa Helena / Tristan da Cunha

What to plant in Tristan da Cunha in May

May in Tristan da Cunha marks the transition into late autumn with cooling temperatures and significant rainfall. Gardeners should focus on hardy, cold-tolerant vegetables that can withstand dropping temperatures and high moisture levels.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

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  • Broad Beans

    Broad Beans

    Direct sow in well-drained soil.

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    Plant cloves directly in prepared beds.

  • Onions

    Onions

    Direct sow or thin out established seedlings.

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Sow in rows, requires protection from strong winds.

  • Kale

    Kale

    Direct sow, thin to 30cm spacing.

  • Turnips

    Turnips

    Direct sow in cool, moist soil.

  • Carrots

    Carrots

    Sow in deep, loose soil to prevent malformation.

  • Peas

    Peas

    Provide support structures for climbing.

Seedlings

Seedlings

2 options
  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Transplant established seedlings to garden beds.

  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Ensure firm soil contact during transplanting.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Prioritize wind protection for young seedlings due to the island's exposed nature. Monitor for slug and snail activity, which increases with the high May rainfall. Ensure garden beds have adequate drainage to prevent water stagnation as temperatures drop toward June.