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What to plant in April in Alcamo

Local guidance for April.

What to plant in April in Alcamo

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
13
Indoor seed starts
10
Recommended transplants
8
Crops to wait on
0

April in Alcamo 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
10.76 C
Average maximum temperature
18.38 C
Average temperature
14.24 C
Average rain
52.38 mm
Average dry spell
10.4 days
Average solar radiation
20.44
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in April in Alcamo?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from April 1 to April 30. The estimated harvest is from May 20 to June 18 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.

Which crop can be started indoors in April?

For Cucumber, the useful indoor seed period is from April 26 to September 10. The expected transplanting window is from May 17 to October 1 and it is best to start seedlings 21 days earlier.

How should I read April climate for Alcamo?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.4 days, even with average rain of 52.38 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.76 C, maximum 18.38 C, rain 52.38 mm, and dry spell 10.4 days.