What to plant in May in Mantova This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Mantova, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 13 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 8 Crops to wait on 0 May in Mantova 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: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 8 to September 6)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 23 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 12 to August 11Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 2 to September 1)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 26 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 21 to September 6)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 30 to September 18)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 8 to October 1)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 12 to August 10)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 3 to August 19)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from June 2 to August 19)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, medium 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 April 25 to September 6)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium 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 April 18 to September 6)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 12 to July 15Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 2 to August 5)Start indoors: from May 12 to August 13Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 2 to September 3)Why the calendar changes Local check In Mantova, exposure, wind, soil, and containers can move the practical date by a few days. Check the short forecast before sowing or transplanting.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 12.65 C Average maximum temperature 23.81 C Average temperature 18.3 C Average rain 72.33 mm Average dry spell 9.33 days Average solar radiation 19.99 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in May in Mantova? 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 February 26 to July 26. The expected transplanting window is from April 8 to September 6 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Mantova? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.33 days, even with average rain of 72.33 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 12.65 C, maximum 23.81 C, rain 72.33 mm, and dry spell 9.33 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