What to plant in May in Nettuno This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Nettuno, 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 Nettuno 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.
Start indoors: from May 23 to July 20Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from June 27 to August 24)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from February 18 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from February 18 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 26 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 8 to September 30)Transplanting: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 26 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 3 to October 25)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 12 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 16 to September 2)Transplanting: from May 16 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 24 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 8 to September 15)Transplanting: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 11 to August 3Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 8 to September 19)Transplanting: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 16 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 18 to October 21)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 3 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 5 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 8 to September 9)Transplanting: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 5 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 21 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 8 to September 30)Transplanting: from May 8 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 21 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Local check In Nettuno, 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 16.01 C Average maximum temperature 20.52 C Average temperature 18.26 C Average rain 52.66 mm Average dry spell 13 days Average solar radiation 23.69 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in May in Nettuno? 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 Basil, the useful indoor seed period is from May 23 to July 20. The expected transplanting window is from June 27 to August 24 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
How should I read May climate for Nettuno? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13 days, even with average rain of 52.66 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.01 C, maximum 20.52 C, rain 52.66 mm, and dry spell 13 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