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What to plant in May in Parma

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Parma

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
13
Indoor seed starts
13
Recommended transplants
8
Crops to wait on
0

May in Parma 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
12.65 C
Average maximum temperature
23.81 C
Average temperature
18.3 C
Average rain
72.33 mm
Average dry spell
9.33 days
Average solar radiation
20.59
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Parma?

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 February 26 to July 26. The expected transplanting window is from April 8 to September 6 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits May most in Parma?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.33 days, even with average rain of 72.33 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 12.65 C, maximum 23.81 C, rain 72.33 mm, and dry spell 9.33 days.