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What to plant in May in Matera

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Matera

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
16
Indoor seed starts
13
Recommended transplants
14
Crops to wait on
0

May in Matera 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
14.02 C
Average maximum temperature
22.9 C
Average temperature
18.36 C
Average rain
32.92 mm
Average dry spell
11.53 days
Average solar radiation
22.37
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Matera?

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 Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 28 to September 6. The expected transplanting window is from March 10 to October 18 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read May climate for Matera?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.53 days, even with average rain of 32.92 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 14.02 C, maximum 22.9 C, rain 32.92 mm, and dry spell 11.53 days.