May in Perugia is a month rich in garden options. There are 22 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, 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 to wait on with more care: Green bean.
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
10.27 C
Average maximum temperature
21.59 C
Average temperature
15.95 C
Average rain
64.13 mm
Average dry spell
9.53 days
Average solar radiation
21
overall climate risk is moderate
FAQ
What should I start with in May in Perugia?
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 Perugia?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 8 to July 24. The expected transplanting window is from April 19 to September 4 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in May in Perugia?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.53 days, even with average rain of 64.13 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.27 C, maximum 21.59 C, rain 64.13 mm, and dry spell 9.53 days.
What makes Green bean cautious this month?
The available Green bean window is from May 21 to May 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
