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What to plant in May in Bologna

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Bologna

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
13
Indoor seed starts
14
Recommended transplants
8
Crops to wait on
0

May in Bologna 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
11.87 C
Average maximum temperature
23.34 C
Average temperature
17.59 C
Average rain
59.77 mm
Average dry spell
9.83 days
Average solar radiation
21.15
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Bologna?

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 Bologna?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 4 to July 24. The expected transplanting window is from April 15 to September 4 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits May most in Bologna?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.83 days, even with average rain of 59.77 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 11.87 C, maximum 23.34 C, rain 59.77 mm, and dry spell 9.83 days.