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Planting in May - Gardenate

Artichokes (Globe) Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Asparagus Pea (also Winged bean) Sow seed
Basil Sow seed
Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) Sow seed
Chilli peppers (also Hot peppers) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) Sow seed
Cucumber Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Dill Sow seed
Endive Sow seed
Leeks Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Marrow Sow seed
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Parsnip Sow seed
Pumpkin Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Sage (also Common Sage) Sow seed
Savory - summer savory (also 'Bean Herb') Sow seed
Savory - winter savory (also Savory) Sow seed
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Strawberries (from seeds) Sow seed
Strawberry Plants Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Sow seed
Sweet Marjoram (also Knotted marjoram) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) Plant crowns
Tomato Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Zucchini (also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash) Sow seed

Planning for June

Cucumber Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Luffa (also Loofah, plant sponge) Sow seed
Marrow Sow seed
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) Sow seed
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Sow seed
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) Plant crowns
Tomato Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

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Recent Comments

  • 09 Feb - Tracy
    Young shoots of a plant are covered to exclude light to prevent photosynthesis and the production of chlorophyll, and thus remain pale in color. Different methods used include covering with soil (...
    in Leeks
  • 09 Feb - Ashlyn
    So much garlic is grown in central California, zone 9, I'm so surprised it isn't recommended here! I'm going to give it a shot and see how it goes
    in Garlic
  • 08 Feb - Sello Mokhethi
    Why do I see cucumber plant provided support like tomato plant.stand like structure preventing them to lay on the soil?
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  • 08 Feb - Claus Otto
    I am looking for a handbook for beginners,with illustrations and advise,how to plant and grow potatoes in south africa
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  • 08 Feb - kalpa
    There is a variety of eggplant - Thai Eggplant which is green (another is white)
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  • 06 Feb - Liz
    You can use the seeds of courgettes to produce marrows, just leave them to grow larger. Feed well.
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