What to plant in May in Oristano This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Oristano, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 12 Crops to wait on 0 May in Oristano 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: dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.
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: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 27 to October 1)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, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 4 to October 18)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 15 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 6 to August 26Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 27 to September 16)Transplanting: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 15 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 6 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 24 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 18 to October 1)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 15 to October 10)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 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 27 to October 26)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 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: 56 days after sowing (from June 3 to August 31)Direct 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 27 to September 2)Transplanting: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 4 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 21 to October 1)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 13 to October 1)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 24 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 6 to August 4Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 27 to August 25)Transplanting: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 24 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 10 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from May 6 to August 27Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 27 to September 17)Transplanting: from May 27 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 10 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Water and irrigation Average rain in Oristano: 29.8 mm . Average dry spell: 14.67 days . Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Local check In Oristano, 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 12.24 C Average maximum temperature 24.34 C Average temperature 17.97 C Average rain 29.8 mm Average dry spell 14.67 days Average solar radiation 23.64 dry-spell risk: plan irrigation FAQ What should I start with in May in Oristano? 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 February 14 to August 20. The expected transplanting window is from March 27 to October 1 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Oristano? Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 29.8 mm and an average dry spell of 14.67 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 12.24 C, maximum 24.34 C, rain 29.8 mm, and dry spell 14.67 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
