Five crops to harvest in May

Sowing and planting regularly from now on will provide you with a continuous harvest through to autumn.

• What to plant in May

Here are five crops to harvest in May.

Mizuna

Despite delicate appearances, mizuna is a fast-growing, vigorous grower that makes an ideal cut and come again crop. Use the spicy leaves in stir-fries and salads, and keep sowing in batches every few weeks for successional crops.

Garlic

If you thought shop-bought garlic was flavoursome, then wait until you've tried homegrown cloves. Here's how to lift and harvest garlic, without damaging the bulbs.

Spring cabbages

Sown in the previous summer, overwintered spring cabbages should be ready to harvest in May. Harvest them by cutting through the stem below the head, using a sharp knife.

Globe artichokes

With a lovely, nutty flavour, artichokes are a real treat. For the highest-quality crop, aim to keep 4-6 artichokes per crown by cutting off any others as they form. When ready to harvest, remove the heads by cutting off the buds with secateurs.

Discover delicious ways to cook your artichoke harvest, at BBC Good Food.

Rhubarb

Though easy to grow, there are some important things to remember when harvesting rhubarb. It's important not to pick rhubarb if still it it's first year, as it will need more time to establish. Be sure not to eat the poisonous leaves.

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