Spring seasonal guide
Seasonal Calendar May
In May, we focus on seasonal fruit and vegetables from across Europe and match them with practical Thermomix® recipes from MixMyDay.
Outdoor crop in May
Fresh outdoor harvest across europe.
Outdoor crop
Asparagus
Spring spears for soups, steaming and sauces
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- Outdoor crop
Wild Garlic
Short spring season, big flavour in pesto and butter
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- Outdoor crop
Rhubarb
Tart spring stalks for compote, jam and cake
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- Outdoor crop
Strawberries
Fresh early summer berries for desserts and jam
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- Outdoor crop
Kohlrabi
Crisp bulbs for salads, soups and steamed sides
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- Outdoor crop
Radishes
Peppery crunch for salads and quick sides
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- Outdoor crop
Spinach
Tender leaves for soups, sauces and fillings
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- Outdoor crop
Chard
Leafy greens for steaming, sauces and bakes
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The best Thermomix® recipes for May
Live English recipes matched to the seasonal ingredients above.
- Tagliatelle with Chicken and Green Asparagus, Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Broccoli Soup with Avocado, Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi in Cream Sauce with the Thermomix®
- Kohlrabi Soup with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Pudding with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Ice Lollies with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Sauce with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam with the Thermomix®
- Rhubarb Syrup with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Daiquiri (Thermomix®)
- No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake with the Thermomix®
- Steaming Kohlrabi in the Thermomix® Varoma
- Wild Garlic Gnocchi with the Thermomix®
- Wild Garlic Hollandaise with the Thermomix®
- Wild Garlic Cream Flatbreads, Thermomix®
- Wild Garlic Potato Rolls with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Rhubarb Gin with the Thermomix®
- Quick Strawberry Quark with the Thermomix®
- Strawberry Lemonade with the Thermomix®
- Classic Potato Salad with Radishes and Egg, Thermomix®
- Radish Salad with the Thermomix®
- Wild Garlic Butter with the Thermomix®
- Asparagus in the Thermomix® Varoma
What is in season across Europe?
F means outdoor crop, G means protected crop, L means stored harvest. The pattern follows Central European seasons, relabelled for a broader European audience.
Protected crop
Stored
Good to know
What is in season in May?
In May, the calendar above shows outdoor crops, protected crops and stored produce that are typically available across Central Europe.
Which Thermomix® recipes fit May?
Start with recipes linked on this page. They use seasonal ingredients from May and are already available in English on MixMyDay.
Can harvest times shift?
Yes. Weather and region can shift fresh outdoor crops by one to three weeks, especially in spring and autumn.