What vegetables are best to grow in May?

The climate temperature in May has stabilized, neither too high nor too low, and there are many kinds of vegetables suitable for growing, such as peppers, cucumbers, green beans, eggplants, cabbage, bitter gourd, radish, water spinach, lettuce, winter melon, loofah, lettuce, amaranth, cabbage, edamame, etc.

1. Cabbage

Cabbage grows very fast and is suitable for sowing in May. It only takes one or two months to bloom and bear fruit. Cabbage is very nutritious. In addition to carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, it also contains a lot of crude fiber, vitamins, etc. It can promote diuresis, relieve constipation, nourish the stomach and promote salivation.

2. Radish

Radishes planted in May are summer radishes. The quality of radishes can be improved only when there is sufficient moisture and humidity. The growth temperature is stable at 20-25℃. In addition to being edible as ordinary vegetables, they can also be used as medicine. They can relieve cough and phlegm, eliminate dryness and promote salivation, and clear away heat and detoxify the human body.

3. French beans

Green beans are suitable for planting in May. The temperature at this time is stable at above 20℃, which can promote the rapid growth of true leaves of green beans. Green beans can be eaten by the general public, but they must be fried before eating, otherwise there may be a risk of poisoning.

4. Edamame

Edamame is an annual crop. After being planted in May, it blooms in June and July and bears fruit in July to September. Edamame is very rich in dietary fiber, and also contains sufficient protein, vitamins, fat, etc., which is good for the gastrointestinal health of the human body.

Tips for growing vegetables in May

1. When planting vegetables, avoid planting vegetables suitable for growing in acidic soil in alkaline soil. Before planting, pay attention to the soil environment suitable for the vegetables. The pH value of the soil suitable for most vegetables is 6.5-6.8. Sprinkling some wood ash or lime powder into the acidic soil can play a neutralizing role.

2. When planting vegetables, you should choose a sunny place. Most vegetables like sunshine, and backlight is not conducive to the growth of vegetables. Moreover, some vegetables cannot be planted in the same field at the same time, and the two may repel each other.

3. Bean crops are suitable for planting together with corn and pumpkin. Bean crops can increase the nitrogen content in the soil, making the soil more fertile. Pumpkin can also cover the corn, so you must understand the habits of vegetables before planting and choose a suitable location for planting.