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What to plant in May in Mondragone

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Mondragone

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Mondragone, 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 Mondragone 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
16.67 C
Average maximum temperature
20.84 C
Average temperature
18.67 C
Average rain
40.83 mm
Average dry spell
13 days
Average solar radiation
21.39
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Mondragone?

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 Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from January 4 to September 26. The expected transplanting window is from February 8 to October 31 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits May most in Mondragone?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13 days, even with average rain of 40.83 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.67 C, maximum 20.84 C, rain 40.83 mm, and dry spell 13 days.