IN THE GREENHOUSE

WITH JOYCE RUSSELL

WHAT TO DO IN MAY

 ■ Plant cucumbers, sweetcorn and basil when nights are above 10C (50F)

■ Plant aubergines and peppers at the end of the month if 15C (59F) temperatures can be guaranteed

■ Water grape vines regularly for productive plants

■ Plant tomatoes early in the month: keep tying stems to supports and nip out side shoots while these are small

■ Keep on top of ventilation and damp paths down to keep daytime temps below 30C (86F) if possible

■ Water carefully so no plant stands in dry or soggy compost

A NEW GREENHOUSE: WINDOWS & DOORS

All greenhouses have at