The climate of Tenerife in May is ideal for growing vegetables. Temperatures are warm but mild, with an average of 22 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is scarce, with an average of 30 millimeters of rain per month.
This climate favors the growth of a wide variety of vegetables,
In the case of vegetables, it is essential that the origin is local so that they are fresher and tastier. Vegetables in season in May are those that are at the ideal time to be harvested on this date.
In May, the most common seasonal vegetable varieties in our organic store in Tenerife are the following:
- Chard, Tegueste origin
- Garlic, War Valley origin
- Basil, Tegueste origin
- Celery, Tegueste origin
- Yema Sweet Potato, Tacoronte origin
- Red Sweet Potato, origin Lanzarote
- Eggplant, Valle de Guerra origin
- Watercress, Tegueste origin
- Beterrada or Beetroot, origin Valle de Guerra and Los Realejos
- Broccoli, origin Los Realejos
- Zucchini, Valle de Guerra origin
- Butternut squash, Tacoronte and Spain origin
- Onion, Tacoronte origin
- Guayonge onion, Tacoronte origin
- Spring onion, Tacoronte origin
- Chayota, Tacoronte origin
- Cilantro, origin Tegueste, Tacoronte and Los Realejos
- Cabbage, origin Los Realejos
- Kale cabbage, Tegueste origin
- Red cabbage, origin Los Realejos and Tacoronte
- Cauliflower, origin Los Realejos
- Turmeric, origin Peru
- Spinach, origin Tegueste and Los Realejos
- Beans, origin 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, Tegueste origin
- Chili pepper, origin Playa San Juan
- Red Pepper, Valle de Guerra origin
- Green Pepper, Valle de Guerra origin
- Leek, origin Los Realejos
- Arugula, origin Tegueste, Tacoronte and Los Realejos
- Tomato, Valle de Guerra origin
- Cherry Tomato, origin Los Realejos, Tacoronte and Valle Guerra
- Carrot, origin Valle de Guerra
Remember that seasonal vegetables have a better flavor and more nutritional properties. It also helps care for the environment and benefits local farmers.