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What to plant in May in Monopoli

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Monopoli

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Monopoli, 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 Monopoli is a month rich in garden options. There are 24 useful crops: Basil, 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
16.83 C
Average maximum temperature
20.29 C
Average temperature
18.52 C
Average rain
37.79 mm
Average dry spell
11.87 days
Average solar radiation
23.16
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Monopoli?

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%.

Should I use indoor seed starting in May in Monopoli?

For Basil, the useful indoor seed period is from May 18 to July 19. The expected transplanting window is from June 22 to August 23 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits May most in Monopoli?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.87 days, even with average rain of 37.79 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.83 C, maximum 20.29 C, rain 37.79 mm, and dry spell 11.87 days.