Moneycontrol News | May 8, 2024 | Images: Canva
Okra: Also known as lady’s fingers, okra is a warm-season vegetable that loves the heat. May provides the perfect conditions for sowing okra seeds, as the soil begins to warm up and the risk of frost diminishes
Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil and sow okra seeds directly into the ground, spacing them around 12 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist
Cucumber: May is an ideal time to sow cucumber seeds, whether you’re planting them in containers or directly into the soil. These vining plants appreciate plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture
Provide them with a trellis or support structure to climb as they grow, and you’ll soon be rewarded with an abundant harvest of crisp cucumbers for salads, pickling, or snacking
Green chilli: Sow chilli seeds in May for a summer filled with spicy delights. These peppers thrive in warm weather and require plenty of sunlight to flourish
Plant them in well-drained soil and water consistently to keep the plants healthy and productive
Tomatoes: These plants love warmth and sunlight, so be sure to plant them in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil
Provide support for the vines as they grow, and keep an eye out for pests and diseases. With proper care, you’ll soon be harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes straight from the vine
Aubergine: Sow these seeds in well-drained soil and place them in a sunny spot in your garden. These plants appreciate consistent watering and benefit from mulching to retain moisture and suppress weeds
With a range of varieties available, from classic purple to striped and white, aubergine adds a pop of colour and flavour to your garden and your plate