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What to plant in May in Viterbo

Local guidance for May.

What to plant in May in Viterbo

This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Viterbo, 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 Viterbo 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.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
11.37 C
Average maximum temperature
22.47 C
Average temperature
16.77 C
Average rain
52.75 mm
Average dry spell
11.17 days
Average solar radiation
21.77
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in May in Viterbo?

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 February 28 to July 31. The expected transplanting window is from April 10 to September 11 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits May most in Viterbo?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.17 days, even with average rain of 52.75 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 11.37 C, maximum 22.47 C, rain 52.75 mm, and dry spell 11.17 days.