The first half of 2023 is standing out in Spain, especially due to the absence of rain and high temperatures, both in mountain areas and in beachfront locations. However, as the Spanish proverb says: "Until May 40, don't take off your tunic."
Faced with this situation, gardening and horticulture fans should pay special attention to the risk that both the youngest plants and the rest of the garden and orchard areas receive.
The best option is to schedule daily watering early in the day or late in the afternoon. Avoid central areas.
May is a propitious time for all types of establishments. In a few days or in a full week, favored by the heat, you will be able to see how the seedlings and seeds bear fruit.
Before starting to sow or transplant, the first thing you should do is prepare the ground. Apply compost over the garden. This high-quality fertilizer, obtained from organic waste, will help you maintain proper aeration and moisture in the soil. In addition, it will act as a bactericide and fungicide, it will have positive effects on plant nutrients.
Subsequently, you will need to "loose the earth" with the help of a rake or with our own hands.
Humidity, direct light, temperature and irrigation needs are other factors that should be considered when deciding what to grow, especially if there is no widespread rain in the coming weeks.
Once we know what to plant, educate yourself on the best method of growing. In some cases, direct sowing in the ground is required (artichokes, carrots...) and in others, having a horticultural plant (aubergines, lettuce, some tomatoes...) or seedbeds.
Remember that some vegetables can be grown all year round, such as carrots, lettuce, beets, radishes and spinach.
Regarding May, it is an extraordinary month due to the great variety of crops that we can select:
For neophytes in the matter or if times are pressing on the calendar, it is recommended to use a plant in the area that has been designated as garden use.
In this way, we will ensure a quick response from the plantation. In this case, it will not be a super-economical option, but it will not represent a large investment either.
1. Support points: Put a reference cane so that the plant gains strength and develops in an organized way and with enough space in the garden. Especially to hydrangeas and rose bushes.
2. Pruning: If we seek to have more quality than quantity of products, a controlled pruning in the mother plants can help us develop a better final product.
3. Fertilizer: In times of growth and expansion, a good reinforcement of the soil with a little fertilizer can always be adequate. It is recommended that it be natural and also control the amount so as not to burn the plant.
It will also be a suitable time to bet on the following varieties in the garden:
They are the great beauty of a Mediterranean garden and also of some indoor areas. Its shades of white and almost purple blue, thanks to the fact that they can reach 1.5 meters in height, give a special life to any green space.
The usual, simple and elegant. They are born both wild and in a pot or garden. They will need to "charge the batteries", they are sunny plants and also constant watering.
White, pink, red or two of them form a perfect pot for shady areas. They require continuous watering, but only in the ground. Never on the leaves or flowers.
They can be of many colors: white, yellow, pink, orange and red. They are more of a garden than a pot and regular watering.
Its aroma and beauty captivate the naked eye. Of various colors, but they give a personal style to any self-respecting garden. The water at its base of growth and life. It must be constant.
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