What to plant in May in Alcamo

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Alcamo

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Alcamo, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Indoor seed starts: 10
Recommended transplants: 14
Crops to wait on: 0

May in Alcamo is a month rich in garden options. There are 23 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach, Pumpkin, Zucchini. The same card can combine direct sowing, indoor seed starts, transplanting when they overlap in the month.

Before starting, watch especially for: dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

Crops for this month

Each crop appears once. Inside the card you can see the useful options for the month, such as direct sowing, indoor starts, transplanting, or a cautious wait.

Why the calendar changes

Water and irrigation
Average rain in Alcamo: 26.69 mm. Average dry spell: 15.9 days. Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 14.21 C. Mild nights generally support germination and transplants.
Local check
In Alcamo, exposure, wind, soil, and containers can move the practical date by a few days. Check the short forecast before sowing or transplanting.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 14.21 C
Average maximum temperature: 22.74 C
Average temperature: 18.2 C
Average rain: 26.69 mm
Average dry spell: 15.9 days
Average solar radiation: 24.51

dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Alcamo?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from May 1 to May 31. The estimated harvest is from June 19 to July 19 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.

Which indoor seed start matters in May?

For Cucumber, the useful indoor seed period is from April 26 to September 10. The expected transplanting window is from May 17 to October 1 and it is best to start seedlings 21 days earlier.

What should I watch in May in Alcamo?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 26.69 mm and an average dry spell of 15.9 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 14.21 C, maximum 22.74 C, rain 26.69 mm, and dry spell 15.9 days.