What to plant in May in Forlì This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Forlì, 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 Forlì 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.
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 April 21 to September 3)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 April 3 to September 19)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 29 to July 30Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 19 to August 20)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 77 days after sowing (from March 26 to August 26)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 30 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 18 to July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: from May 7 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 5 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from May 7 to September 3)Transplanting: from May 7 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 5 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 16 to September 12)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 21 to September 28)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 12 to May 29Expected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from July 7 to July 24)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 23 to August 7)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 8 to June 28Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from June 19 to August 9)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 21 to September 3)Transplanting: from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 19 to July 29Success probability: 80%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 May 1 to September 3)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 29 to July 7Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 19 to July 28)Start indoors: from May 29 to July 31Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 19 to August 21)Why the calendar changes Late frosts Estimated cautious last frost: April 20 . Around this window, protect sensitive transplants and avoid moving warm-season sowings too early.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 10.13 C Average maximum temperature 20.35 C Average temperature 15.22 C Average rain 62.32 mm Average dry spell 9.77 days Average solar radiation 21.03 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Forlì in May? 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 crop can be started indoors in May? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 10 to July 23. The expected transplanting window is from April 21 to September 3 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read May climate for Forlì? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.77 days, even with average rain of 62.32 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.13 C, maximum 20.35 C, rain 62.32 mm, and dry spell 9.77 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