What to plant in May in Altamura This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Altamura, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 12 Crops to wait on 0 May in Altamura 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: overall climate risk is moderate.
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.
Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 2 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 18 to October 16)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from July 12 to July 15, July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 3 to August 21Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 24 to September 11)Transplanting: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from July 12 to July 15, July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 9 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 27 to July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 20 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 27 to October 8)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 2 to October 19)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 7 to August 16)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 4 to August 27)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 24 to August 29)Transplanting: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from August 1 to August 4, August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 24 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 19 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from August 21 to August 24, August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 3 to July 31Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 24 to August 21)Transplanting: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from August 21 to August 24, August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from July 7 to July 10, July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 3 to August 23Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 24 to September 13)Transplanting: from May 24 to May 27, May 31Estimated harvest: from July 7 to July 10, July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Local check In Altamura, 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 12.3 C Average maximum temperature 24.02 C Average temperature 18.01 C Average rain 37.11 mm Average dry spell 11.63 days Average solar radiation 22.37 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Altamura in May? 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%.
Should I use indoor seed starting in May in Altamura? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 20 to August 13. The expected transplanting window is from April 2 to September 24 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read May climate for Altamura? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.63 days, even with average rain of 37.11 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 12.3 C, maximum 24.02 C, rain 37.11 mm, and dry spell 11.63 days.
Sources and limits Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
Municipality registry: ISTAT Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API Representative weather point: GeoNames Crop needs: OrtoClima Last data update: May 10, 2026 Related pages