What to plant in May in Quartu Sant'Elena This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Quartu Sant'Elena, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 11 Recommended transplants 14 Crops to wait on 0 May in Quartu Sant'Elena 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: 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.
Start indoors: from May 23 to July 13Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from June 27 to August 17)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: 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 spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 6 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 18 to October 6)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 6 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 90%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 March 30 to October 31)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 1 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 18 to September 9)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 26 to August 8Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 18 to September 25)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 21 to August 3Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 18 to September 27)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 26 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: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 18 to October 26)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 30 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 spellDirect sowing: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 15 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 18 to September 18)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from August 15 to August 28Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 1 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 18 to October 6)Transplanting: from May 18 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 1 to July 14Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellWhy the calendar changes Water and irrigation Average rain in Quartu Sant'Elena: 31.32 mm . Average dry spell: 14.87 days . Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Local check In Quartu Sant'Elena, 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 16.11 C Average maximum temperature 19.7 C Average temperature 17.9 C Average rain 31.32 mm Average dry spell 14.87 days Average solar radiation 22.99 dry-spell risk: plan irrigation FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Quartu Sant'Elena in May? 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 13. The expected transplanting window is from June 27 to August 17 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
What should I watch in May in Quartu Sant'Elena? Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 31.32 mm and an average dry spell of 14.87 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 16.11 C, maximum 19.7 C, rain 31.32 mm, and dry spell 14.87 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
