What to plant in May in Schio This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Schio, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 13 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 8 Crops to wait on 0 May in Schio 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 April 12 to August 30)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 26 to September 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 18 to August 2Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 8 to August 23)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: May 18, from May 20 to May 31Estimated harvest: July 6, from July 8 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 24 to August 30)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 13 to September 17)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 12 to September 24)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 21 to July 29)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 14 to August 10)Direct 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 June 8 to August 10)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 3 to August 30)Transplanting: from May 3 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 1 to July 29Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 22 to August 30)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 18 to July 9Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 8 to July 30)Start indoors: from May 18 to August 4Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 8 to August 25)Why the calendar changes Late frosts Estimated cautious last frost: April 11 . Around this window, protect sensitive transplants and avoid moving warm-season sowings too early.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 12.04 C Average maximum temperature 21.54 C Average temperature 16.93 C Average rain 87.11 mm Average dry spell 7.6 days Average solar radiation 19.99 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in May in Schio? 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 Schio? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 1 to July 19. The expected transplanting window is from April 12 to August 30 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Schio? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 7.6 days, even with average rain of 87.11 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 12.04 C, maximum 21.54 C, rain 87.11 mm, and dry spell 7.6 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
