What to plant in May in Crotone This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Crotone, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 14 Recommended transplants 14 Crops to wait on 0 May in Crotone is a month rich in garden options. There are 24 useful crops: Basil, 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.
Start indoors: from May 26 to July 11Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from June 30 to August 15)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from February 29 to October 31)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 16 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 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 9 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 21 to September 24)Transplanting: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 9 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: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: 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 15 to October 15)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 22 to October 31)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 February 24 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 May 29 to August 27)Transplanting: from May 29 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 6 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect 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 May 23 to September 7)Transplanting: from May 23 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 26 to August 3Success probability: 83%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: 42 days after sowing (from May 21 to September 11)Transplanting: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 29 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, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 24 to October 15)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%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 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 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 18 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 21 to September 2)Transplanting: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 18 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 4 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 21 to September 25)Transplanting: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 4 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Local check In Crotone, 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 13.69 C Average maximum temperature 22.81 C Average temperature 18.18 C Average rain 40.78 mm Average dry spell 12.63 days Average solar radiation 23.67 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which crop has the clearest window in May in Crotone? 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 Basil, the useful indoor seed period is from May 26 to July 11. The expected transplanting window is from June 30 to August 15 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
How should I read May climate for Crotone? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.63 days, even with average rain of 40.78 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 13.69 C, maximum 22.81 C, rain 40.78 mm, and dry spell 12.63 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