Cosa piantare

What to plant in May in Bari

Local guidance for May.

OrtoClima Staff May 5, 2026 6 min read

What to plant in May in Bari

May in Bari is evaluated with 1991-2020 climate normals and crop windows calculated for the municipality.

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
15
Recommended transplants
11
Crops to wait on
3

Crops to avoid or wait on

Practical plan

Week 1
Check soil, moisture, and the forecast before starting sowing.
Week 2
Continue succession sowing of Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Potato, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach, Zucchini.
Week 3
Consider transplanting Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Tomato, Rosemary, Sage, Zucchini if nights are stable.
Week 4
Prepare the next beds and wait on Basil, Pepper, Pumpkin if local risk remains high.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
14.23 C
Average maximum temperature
23.05 C
Average temperature
18.51 C
Average rain
33.48 mm
Average dry spell
12.23 days
Average solar radiation
22.35
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Do these dates also apply to balconies and containers?

Yes, but exposure and container size can move real sowing dates earlier or later.

Why are some crops marked as wait?

Because in Bari, May can still be too cold, too hot, too dry, or too close to frost risk for sensitive crops.