What to plant in May in Ravenna This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Ravenna, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 14 Crops to wait on 0 May in Ravenna 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.
Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 8 to October 29)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 8 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 5, from July 9 to July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 17 to September 16)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 5, from July 9 to July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 13 to October 9)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 24 to October 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from February 20 to October 31)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 17 to August 21)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 25, from July 29 to August 8Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 17 to August 31)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 20, from July 24 to August 3Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 17 to September 2)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 25, from July 29 to August 8Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 21 to October 5)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 13 to October 15)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: August 14, from August 18 to August 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 17 to August 25)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: August 14, from August 18 to August 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: June 30, from July 4 to July 14Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 17 to September 18)Transplanting: May 17, from May 21 to May 31Estimated harvest: June 30, from July 4 to July 14Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellWhy the calendar changes Local check In Ravenna, 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 16.22 C Average maximum temperature 20.03 C Average temperature 18.23 C Average rain 62.09 mm Average dry spell 10.4 days Average solar radiation 21.03 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Ravenna 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 crop can be started indoors in May? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 26 to September 17. The expected transplanting window is from March 8 to October 29 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Ravenna? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.4 days, even with average rain of 62.09 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.22 C, maximum 20.03 C, rain 62.09 mm, and dry spell 10.4 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
