Warmer days mean more Britons will be spending time in the gardens, and there are plenty of jobs to get on with in May.
Those looking to plant new crops this month should consider vegetables such as beetroot, sweetcorn and carrots.
This is according to eco experts at 100Green, who recommended these three as some of the "easiest" to keep alive.
Beetroot
The experts said: "One of the easiest vegetables to grow, beetroots are a great place to start when growing vegetables. Beetroots don’t need much encouragement to grow, making them a low-maintenance endeavour in the garden.
The experts suggested planting beetroot
GETTY"You should sow your seeds 2.5cm deep with 10cm spaced between them, and water regularly, usually every 10 to 14 days, but they may need a little extra during dry spells. Most beetroot plants are then ready to harvest after only eight to 10 weeks."
Sweetcorn
The experts added: "You can sow sweetcorn in a small pot and then plant it into your garden when any risk of frosty weather has passed. They need warmth to germinate, so it can be worth starting them off indoors, and then moving them outside when they’re at least 8cm tall."
Like all vegetables, finding the right spot to sow sweetcorn matters for their success.
The experts added: "When planting them outside, you should choose a sunny, sheltered spot, and plant them with other sweetcorn plants as they are wind-pollinated.
"By planting them in a block, this will increase the chances of you getting packed, successful sweetcorn.
"Water your sweetcorn regularly, as they need around one inch of water per week (especially during any dry periods) and harvest when the silky tassel has turned brown."
Carrots
Carrots are another easy-to-grow vegetable, according to the expert. He said: "For those wanting to grow vegetables at home, carrots are an easy starting place.
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Carrots are ready to harvest in three to four months
GETTY"You can sow carrots directly into the ground now, and should sow seeds every three weeks to maintain a continuous supply of the vegetable.
"Carrots need watering every two weeks and are usually ready to harvest 12 to 16 weeks after you’ve planted them."
These vegetables do not require too much care and attention to grow and can sprout quickly, meaning you can enjoy them in as little as two to three weeks.
