The climate in Tenerife in May is ideal for growing vegetables. Temperatures are warm but mild, averaging 22 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is scarce, averaging 30 millimeters per month.
This climate favors the growth of a wide variety of vegetables,
When it comes to vegetables, it's essential that they are locally sourced to ensure they are fresher and tastier. Vegetables that are in season in May are those that are at their peak ripeness for harvesting at this time of year.
In May, the most common seasonal vegetable varieties in our organic shop in Tenerife are the following:
- Chard, origin Tegueste
- Garlic, origin Valle de Guerra
- Basil, origin Tegueste
- Celery, origin Tegueste
- Sweet Potato Yolk, origin Tacoronte
- Red Sweet Potato, origin Lanzarote
- Eggplant, origin: Valle de Guerra
- Watercress, origin Tegueste
- Beetroot or beetroot, originating in Valle de Guerra and Los Realejos
- Broccoli, origin Los Realejos
- Zucchini, origin Valle de Guerra
- Butternut squash, origin Tacoronte and Spain
- Onion, origin Tacoronte
- Guayonge onion, origin Tacoronte
- Spring onion, origin Tacoronte
- Chayote, origin Tacoronte
- Cilantro, originating from Tegueste, Tacoronte and Los Realejos
- Cabbage, origin Los Realejos
- Kale, origin Tegueste
- Red cabbage, origin Los Realejos and Tacoronte
- Cauliflower, origin Los Realejos
- Turmeric, origin Peru
- Spinach, originating from Tegueste and Los Realejos
- Beans, originating from Valle de Guerra and El Sauzal
- Ginger, Peru
- Lettuce, origin Tegueste and Los Realejos
- Pak Choi, origin Playa San Juan
- Potato or Potato, Tegueste and Tejina origin
- Cucumber, origin Los Realejos
- Parsley, origin Tegueste
- Chili pepper, origin San Juan Beach
- Red Pepper, origin Valle de Guerra
- Green Pepper, origin Valle de Guerra
- Leek, origin Los Realejos
- Arugula, originating from Tegueste, Tacoronte and Los Realejos
- Tomato, origin Valle de Guerra
- Cherry tomatoes, origin Los Realejos, Tacoronte and Valle Guerra
- Carrot, origin War Valley
Remember that seasonal vegetables taste better and have more nutritional value. They also help protect the environment and benefit local farmers.