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What to plant in May in Licata

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Licata

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Licata, 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 Licata 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: dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

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
16.41 C
Average maximum temperature
20.92 C
Average temperature
18.65 C
Average rain
18.97 mm
Average dry spell
16.5 days
Average solar radiation
24.54
  • dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

Which recommendation stands out for Licata 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 20 to July 23. The expected transplanting window is from June 24 to August 27 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits May most in Licata?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 18.97 mm and an average dry spell of 16.5 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 16.41 C, maximum 20.92 C, rain 18.97 mm, and dry spell 16.5 days.