What should I plan for when growing in Ireland - west and Atlantic coast?
The direct answer
Mild, wet, windy, and highly local. Shelter and drainage decide whether tender crops and Mediterranean herbs are worth trying outdoors. Use mid-May as a cautious anchor, but let wind, rain, and soil temperature override the calendar.
The trade-off to keep visible
A regional baseline is useful for planning, but it cannot see your garden's shelter, elevation, drainage, soil temperature or the next cold night. Choose hardy crops, protect seedlings from Atlantic wind, and use free-draining containers for herbs and flowers.
Next practical action
Open the planner with Ireland - west and Atlantic coast selected, add your garden conditions, then choose the current month.
Use this in the planner