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What to plant in May in Bergamo

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Bergamo

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
13
Indoor seed starts
13
Recommended transplants
8
Crops to wait on
0

May in Bergamo 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.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
11.94 C
Average maximum temperature
21.9 C
Average temperature
17.09 C
Average rain
99.93 mm
Average dry spell
7.23 days
Average solar radiation
19.66
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Bergamo?

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 Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 1 to July 20. The expected transplanting window is from April 12 to August 31 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits May most in Bergamo?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 7.23 days, even with average rain of 99.93 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 11.94 C, maximum 21.9 C, rain 99.93 mm, and dry spell 7.23 days.