April in Lucca is a favorable month for garden work. The most useful crops this month are Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Potato, Pea, 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: Parsley.
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
6.08 C
Average maximum temperature
14.91 C
Average temperature
10.3 C
Average rain
62.15 mm
Average dry spell
9.6 days
Average solar radiation
17.47
overall climate risk is moderate
FAQ
Which crop has the clearest window in April in Lucca?
Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from April 16 to April 30. The estimated harvest is from June 4 to June 18 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.
Which crop can be started indoors in April?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 9 to July 18. The expected transplanting window is from April 20 to August 29 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read April climate for Lucca?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.6 days, even with average rain of 62.15 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 6.08 C, maximum 14.91 C, rain 62.15 mm, and dry spell 9.6 days.
What makes Parsley cautious this month?
The available Parsley window is from April 24 to April 30 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
