What to plant in May in Molfetta

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Molfetta

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

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

May in Molfetta 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

Water and irrigation
Average dry spell: 12.23 days. Check soil moisture even when monthly rain is not especially low.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 14.23 C. Mild nights generally support germination and transplants.
Local check
In Molfetta, 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: 14.23 C
Average maximum temperature: 23.05 C
Average temperature: 18.51 C
Average rain: 33.48 mm
Average dry spell: 12.23 days
Average solar radiation: 22.35

overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Molfetta?

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 14 to September 9. The expected transplanting window is from February 25 to October 21 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read May climate for Molfetta?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.23 days, even with average rain of 33.48 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 14.23 C, maximum 23.05 C, rain 33.48 mm, and dry spell 12.23 days.