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What to plant in May in Quarto

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Quarto

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Quarto, 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 Quarto 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
12.73 C
Average maximum temperature
22.3 C
Average temperature
17.43 C
Average rain
44.42 mm
Average dry spell
11.57 days
Average solar radiation
23.66
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in May in Quarto?

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 27 to August 14. The expected transplanting window is from April 9 to September 25 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What should I watch in May in Quarto?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.57 days, even with average rain of 44.42 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 12.73 C, maximum 22.3 C, rain 44.42 mm, and dry spell 11.57 days.