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What to plant in April in Siena

Local guidance for April.

What to plant in April in Siena

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
11
Indoor seed starts
9
Recommended transplants
6
Crops to wait on
0

April in Siena is a month rich in garden options. There are 17 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Parsley, 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 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
6.24 C
Average maximum temperature
17.24 C
Average temperature
11.53 C
Average rain
58.71 mm
Average dry spell
9.23 days
Average solar radiation
16.67
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in April in Siena?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from April 15 to April 30. The estimated harvest is from June 3 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 23. The expected transplanting window is from April 20 to September 3 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read April climate for Siena?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.23 days, even with average rain of 58.71 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 6.24 C, maximum 17.24 C, rain 58.71 mm, and dry spell 9.23 days.