{"id":1976,"date":"2025-05-22T19:10:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:04:05","slug":"konyhakert-majus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/en\/2025\/05\/22\/konyhakert-majus\/","title":{"rendered":"kitchen-garden-majus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1976\" class=\"elementor elementor-1976\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cc0a4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3cc0a4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071c6cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"071c6cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kitchen garden tips for May: when and how to plant vegetables - Practical tips for planting vegetable seedlings<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a3f965 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a3f965\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ebc36 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-laptop elementor-hidden-tablet_extra elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b0ebc36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/konyhakert-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1944\" alt=\"Paradicsom pal\u00e1nta ki\u00fcltet\u00e9se, Kerti t\u00e1rs\u00edt\u00e1s: bazsalikom a paradicsom mellett, \u00d6nt\u00f6z\u0151rendszer telep\u00edt\u00e9s a Green Garden Budapest \u00e1ltal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/konyhakert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/konyhakert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/konyhakert-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greengardenbudapest.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/konyhakert-rotated.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b172417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b172417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ed95d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\" data-id=\"b3ed95d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\"><div class=\"e-con-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512dc44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"512dc44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><h2 class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">Practical advice and gardening services in and around Budapest<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de6236f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent e-lazyloaded\" data-id=\"de6236f\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"e-con-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fefb859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fefb859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>In May, the frosty mornings are finally over and the ground is warming up, making it ideal for planting vegetable seedlings. Find out which vegetables to plant in May, how to prepare the soil and planting techniques for a successful kitchen garden.<\/p><h4><b>Why is May ideal for planting kitchen gardens?<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frost-free period<\/b>: From mid-May, there will be no more night frosts in Budapest and Pest County.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adequate soil temperature<\/b>: Soil above 15 \u00b0C promotes germination and rooting.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Long growing season<\/b>: Plants will be abundant throughout the summer.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Favourable weather<\/b>: Spring rains and increasing sunshine provide optimal conditions.<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>What vegetables should we plant in May?<\/b><\/h2><h4><b>Frost-sensitive plants to be planted<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Tomatoes (60-80 cm row spacing, with support system)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Peppers (50-60 cm row spacing, in sunny place)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Cucumber (100-120 cm row spacing, with support system)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Courgettes (100-120 cm row spacing)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Aubergines (only from May, warm and sun-loving)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Basil (good companion plant, repels pests)<\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Vegetables to sow in May<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Carrots<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Retek<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Green beans<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Salad vegetables (iceberg lettuce, arugula)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Spinach<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Coriander, dill<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>How to plant the seedlings?<\/b><\/h2><h4><b>Soil preparation<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Loosen up the soil with a spade or tiller.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Work in compost or mature manure.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">If necessary, carry out a soil test.<\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Planting technique<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Make a pit, fill it with water, let it soak in.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Sprinkle natural manure (e.g. granulated chicken or sheep manure) on the bottom.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Position the seedling so that the root does not bend.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Compact the soil, then water.<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Recommended planting distances<\/b><\/h2><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Plant<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Sort\u00e1v (cm)<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Total distance (cm)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Tomatoes<\/p><\/td><td><p>60-80<\/p><\/td><td><p>40-50<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Peppers<\/p><\/td><td><p>50-60<\/p><\/td><td><p>30-40<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Uborka<\/p><\/td><td><p>100-120<\/p><\/td><td><p>40-50<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Courgettes<\/p><\/td><td><p>100-120<\/p><\/td><td><p>50-60<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Carrots<\/p><\/td><td><p>30-40<\/p><\/td><td><p>3-5<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Retek<\/p><\/td><td><p>15-20<\/p><\/td><td><p>5-10<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Green beans<\/p><\/td><td><p>50-60<\/p><\/td><td><p>10-15<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>Salad<\/p><\/td><td><p>30-40<\/p><\/td><td><p>20-30<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><strong>Useful tips for the kitchen garden<\/strong><\/h2><h4><b>Kitchen garden plant splices<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tomatoes + basil<\/b>: natural protection against pests<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carrot + onion<\/b>: provide mutual protection<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cabbage + celery<\/b>: celery helps the growth of brassica<\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Irrigation and care<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Regular but not excessive watering<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Preserving soil moisture by mulching (straw, grass clippings)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Natural pest control (e.g. spraying with nettle juice)<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Installing an automatic irrigation system can save time and energy<\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Common mistakes and how to avoid them<\/b><\/h4><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planting too early<\/b>: frost danger can damage seedlings<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of education<\/b>: a few days of \"training\" before planting<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutrient-poor or compacted soil<\/b>: without preparation and fertilisation, growth will be slow<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Expert help in and around Budapest<\/b><\/h2><p>If you're not sure, ask the experts for help!<br \/>Green Garden Budapest also undertakes planting of seedlings, installation of irrigation systems, soil improvement, fertilization and complete kitchen gardens.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0f8d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df0f8d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6e814b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6e814b\" 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