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What to plant in May in Scandicci

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Scandicci

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
12
Indoor seed starts
10
Recommended transplants
8
Crops to wait on
1

May in Scandicci is a month rich in garden options. There are 18 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach. 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
9.12 C
Average maximum temperature
19.8 C
Average temperature
14.44 C
Average rain
59.85 mm
Average dry spell
9.67 days
Average solar radiation
21.11
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Scandicci?

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 97%.

Should I use indoor seed starting in May in Scandicci?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 14 to July 14. The expected transplanting window is from April 25 to August 25 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits May most in Scandicci?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.67 days, even with average rain of 59.85 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 9.12 C, maximum 19.8 C, rain 59.85 mm, and dry spell 9.67 days.

Why wait on Green bean in May?

The available Green bean window is from May 30 to May 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 57%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.