Seeds to Sow in May

May has arrived, bringing warmer soil and longer days – perfect conditions for sowing seeds directly outdoors! This is the month to really fill your cottage garden borders and containers with colour that will last all summer long.

What to Sow in May (Direct Sow Outdoors):

Tender Annuals: Now that the risk of frost has passed, it's safe to direct sow many heat-loving annuals straight into the ground. Think vibrant Zinnias, cheerful Sunflowers, tall Cosmos, and exotic Nicotiana (Tobacco Plants).

Hardy Annuals (Succession Sowing): Keep the blooms coming! Sow another batch of quick-flowering hardy annuals like Calendula (Pot Marigold), Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist), Eschscholzia (Californian Poppies), or Candytuft for continuous colour through late summer and autumn.

Fast Herbs: Keep sowing herbs like Basil (outdoors now!), Coriander, and Dill for fresh kitchen supplies.

Our May collection features seeds perfect for sowing directly this month for a fuss-free, colourful summer garden. Browse below and get sowing!