Heatwave!

I wouldn't normally expect temperatures to be so hot in May that seeds actually 'cook' in their pots, but this is what happened, despite maximum ventilation. The second sowings of squash and French beans all spoiled by heat, after starting to germinate. I've made another sowing, but I suspect it will be a little too late; just a few days delay in the planting of squashes can have an enormous impact on how well they do later in the season.

On the plus side, I was able to plant out the sweetcorn and earlier squash sowings rather earlier than I'd expected, as the soil had warmed up considerably in the 80 degree heat.