What to plant in May in Modena This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Modena, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 13 Indoor seed starts 14 Recommended transplants 8 Crops to wait on 0 May in Modena 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: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 16 to August 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high 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 April 7 to September 20)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 25 to August 1Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 15 to August 22)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 77 days after sowing (from March 23 to August 21)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 30 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 18 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from May 1 to August 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 14 to September 14)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 16 to September 17)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 11 to June 3Expected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from July 6 to July 29)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 22 to August 10)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 4 to June 27Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from June 15 to August 8)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 87%Climate attention: high heat, high 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 May 6 to August 23)Transplanting: from May 6 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 4 to July 29Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high 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 23 to August 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 87%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 25 to July 3Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 15 to July 24)Start indoors: from May 25 to August 1Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 15 to August 22)Why the calendar changes Late frosts Estimated cautious last frost: April 15 . Around this window, protect sensitive transplants and avoid moving warm-season sowings too early.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 10.85 C Average maximum temperature 22.09 C Average temperature 16.42 C Average rain 59.43 mm Average dry spell 9.63 days Average solar radiation 20.59 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Modena 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 indoor seed start matters in May? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 5 to July 12. The expected transplanting window is from April 16 to August 23 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in May in Modena? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.63 days, even with average rain of 59.43 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.85 C, maximum 22.09 C, rain 59.43 mm, and dry spell 9.63 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
