What to plant in August in Alcamo

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Alcamo

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 17
Indoor seed starts: 8
Recommended transplants: 15
Crops to wait on: 0

August in Alcamo is a month rich in garden options. There are 24 useful crops: Basil, 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: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

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

Daytime heat
Average maximum 31.26 C. Shade young plants during the hottest hours and avoid transplanting into dry soil.
Water and irrigation
Average rain in Alcamo: 16.46 mm. Average dry spell: 22.4 days. Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 22.36 C. Warm nights keep soil active, but increase plant water demand and stress for sensitive crops.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 22.36 C
Average maximum temperature: 31.26 C
Average temperature: 26.43 C
Average rain: 16.46 mm
Average dry spell: 22.4 days
Average solar radiation: 24.18

heat risk for sensitive crops
dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in August in Alcamo?

Start with Basil for direct sowing during from August 1 to August 18. The estimated harvest is from September 4 to September 21 and the best estimated success rate is 83%.

Which crop can be started indoors in August?

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 August climate for Alcamo?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 31.26 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 16.46 mm and an average dry spell of 22.4 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 22.36 C, maximum 31.26 C, rain 16.46 mm, and dry spell 22.4 days.