OrtoClima Calendario locale dell'orto

Cosa piantare

What to plant in May in Lecce

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Lecce

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Lecce, 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 Lecce 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
16.12 C
Average maximum temperature
22.04 C
Average temperature
19.04 C
Average rain
33.96 mm
Average dry spell
12.73 days
Average solar radiation
22.83
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which recommendation stands out for Lecce 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 Basil, the useful indoor seed period is from May 11 to July 21. The expected transplanting window is from June 15 to August 25 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits May most in Lecce?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.73 days, even with average rain of 33.96 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.12 C, maximum 22.04 C, rain 33.96 mm, and dry spell 12.73 days.