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What to plant in May in Gragnano

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Gragnano

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
16
Indoor seed starts
11
Recommended transplants
14
Crops to wait on
0

May in Gragnano 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.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
17.32 C
Average maximum temperature
19.56 C
Average temperature
18.49 C
Average rain
39.6 mm
Average dry spell
12.4 days
Average solar radiation
23.66
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Gragnano?

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 14 to July 26. The expected transplanting window is from June 18 to August 30 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits May most in Gragnano?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.4 days, even with average rain of 39.6 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 17.32 C, maximum 19.56 C, rain 39.6 mm, and dry spell 12.4 days.