What to plant in May in Caltanissetta This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Caltanissetta, 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 Caltanissetta 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.
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 March 12 to October 18)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 February 21 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 13 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from May 4 to August 29Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 25 to September 19)Transplanting: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 13 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: 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 19 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 7 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 20 to October 10)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 18 to October 28)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 March 12 to October 31)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 11 to August 23)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 5 to September 3)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 25 to September 6)Transplanting: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 2 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium 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, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 25 to October 10)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 87%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 15 to October 18)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: 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 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 22 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 4 to August 7Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 25 to August 28)Transplanting: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 22 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 8 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from May 4 to August 31Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 25 to September 21)Transplanting: from May 25 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 8 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Water and irrigation Average rain in Caltanissetta: 22.13 mm . Average dry spell: 15.8 days . Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Local check In Caltanissetta, 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 11.94 C Average maximum temperature 23.6 C Average temperature 17.49 C Average rain 22.13 mm Average dry spell 15.8 days Average solar radiation 23.84 dry-spell risk: plan irrigation FAQ Which crop has the clearest window in May in Caltanissetta? 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 Caltanissetta? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 30 to September 6. The expected transplanting window is from March 12 to October 18 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Caltanissetta? Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 22.13 mm and an average dry spell of 15.8 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 11.94 C, maximum 23.6 C, rain 22.13 mm, and dry spell 15.8 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