What to plant in May in Udine This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Udine, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 13 Indoor seed starts 14 Recommended transplants 8 Crops to wait on 0 May in Udine 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 19 to August 22)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: medium heat, 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 April 1 to September 10)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 27 to July 28Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 17 to August 18)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 77 days after sowing (from March 23 to August 21)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from May 30 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 18 to July 19Success probability: 80%Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from May 1 to August 22)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 16 to September 3)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 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 19 to September 16)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 2 to May 26Expected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 27 to July 21)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 22 to August 2)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 6 to June 23Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from June 17 to August 4)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Start indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 17 to August 22)Transplanting: from May 17 to May 31Estimated harvest: from July 15 to July 29Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Start indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 1 to August 22)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 27 to June 30Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 17 to July 21)Start indoors: from May 27 to July 29Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 17 to August 19)Why the calendar changes Late frosts Estimated cautious last frost: April 18 . Around this window, protect sensitive transplants and avoid moving warm-season sowings too early.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 11.63 C Average maximum temperature 20.28 C Average temperature 16.12 C Average rain 97.13 mm Average dry spell 6.83 days Average solar radiation 17.98 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in May in Udine? 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 Udine? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 8 to July 11. The expected transplanting window is from April 19 to August 22 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Udine? Check drainage and standing water: average rain is 97.13 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 11.63 C, maximum 20.28 C, rain 97.13 mm, and dry spell 6.83 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