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What to plant in May in Formia

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Formia

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Formia, 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 Formia 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
10.9 C
Average maximum temperature
21.93 C
Average temperature
16.42 C
Average rain
46.83 mm
Average dry spell
10.37 days
Average solar radiation
21.39
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Formia?

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 7 to July 27. The expected transplanting window is from April 18 to September 7 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What should I watch in May in Formia?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.37 days, even with average rain of 46.83 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.9 C, maximum 21.93 C, rain 46.83 mm, and dry spell 10.37 days.