It's now mid-May, and in a few days there will be a small full solar term, and the temperature is already very high for most areas, and some people may think that this time is not suitable for further planting. In fact, some crops prefer high temperatures, planted before and after Xiaoman, whether it is seed fermentation, emergence or growth, it is better than spring planting, because at this time the temperature, environment and other conditions are most suitable for their growth, therefore, the following crops are planted before and after Xiaoman is not too late, if not planted, don't miss it again.
1. Nightshade crops
Eggplant crops such as peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes all prefer a warm environment, and throughout May, they can be planted with seeds or transplanted with seedlings. In addition, both the ambient temperature and the soil temperature are very suitable in May, which is more conducive to seed germination, emergence and seedling growth. So, like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc., don't worry or plant too late, in fact, it's not too late at all, most areas can be planted.
2. Melon crops
May is the most suitable month for planting various melon crops, such as cucumbers, pumpkins, winter melons, loofahs, bitter melons, watermelons, melons, etc., which can be planted. And you can plant directly with seeds in May, because the temperature is already very high before and after Xiaoman, and the seedlings will emerge in a few days after sowing with seeds, and they will grow very quickly after they emerge. However, for some places with high summer temperatures, it is best to plant later, and when it comes to flowering and fruiting melons, it is just in time for the beginning of autumn, so as to avoid the phenomenon that the summer high temperature cannot sit down with melons. If the summer temperature does not exceed 35 degrees, it can be planted in May.
3. Sweet potatoes
Many friends are asking, it's May now, is it still a rush to plant sweet potatoes? In fact, it is not too late to plant sweet potatoes in May, you can imagine that summer potatoes are transplanted after harvesting wheat, and wheat can not be harvested until around the time of miscanthus planting, that is to say, summer potatoes generally start to be transplanted after the miscanthus seed, and the miscanthus seeds will not be transplanted until June. Therefore, around Xiaoman in May, sweet potatoes can be planted and transplanted in most areas, and the transplanted sweet potatoes at this time are faster and grow faster.
4. Corn
In recent years, many growers like to plant some fruit corn every year, corn is a crop that likes high temperatures, and it grows quickly when the temperature is high in summer. And May is a good time to plant, whether it is fruit corn or other corn, regardless of the south or the north, you can plant at this time, plant in May, and you can eat fresh corn in August and September. If you like to grow corn, don't miss it.
5. Peanuts
Some people ask, is it too late to plant peanuts in May, this is not too late at all, in Shandong, Henan and other regions, many places plant summer peanuts after harvesting wheat, and the Northeast is also planted in May, so planting peanuts in May shows that it is not too late. Therefore, for those who have not had time to plant peanuts, they can be planted before and after Xiaoman.
In fact, around Xiaoman in May, in addition to the above kinds of crops can be planted, there are many crops that can be planted, such as: water spinach, cowpea, edamame, okra, oilseed lettuce, etc., as long as it is a warm-loving and heat-tolerant crop variety can be planted. Therefore, for those that are not planted, these crops can be planted with confidence.