August in Avezzano
What to plant in August in Avezzano
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Avezzano in August.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing14 crops | Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach, Zucchini | High88.93% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Tuscan kale, Strawberry, Lettuce | High81% |
| Transplants12 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Pepper, Tomato, Rosemary, Sage, Zucchini | High85.33% |
| Wait2 crops | Potato, Pumpkin | Low51.5% |
Direct sowing (14)
Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6›
Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18›
Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 24harvest: from September 19 to October 12›
Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (12)
Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6›
Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18›
Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 3harvest: from October 4 to October 6›
Wait (2)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing14 crops | Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 24harvest: from September 19 to October 12Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Peawindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Parsleywindow: from August 1 to August 11harvest: from October 19 to October 29Radishwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from August 25 to September 24Arugulawindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from August 25 to September 24Spinachwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Zucchiniwindow: from August 1 to August 19harvest: from September 14 to October 2 | High88.93% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 15harvest: from June 12 to November 8Strawberrystart indoors: March 26harvest: from June 21 to November 7Lettucestart indoors: March 27harvest: from May 28 to October 23 | High81% |
| Transplants12 crops | Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 3harvest: from October 4 to October 6Tomatowindow: from August 1 to August 5harvest: from October 9 to October 13Rosemarywindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23Sagewindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23Zucchiniwindow: from August 1 to August 19harvest: from September 14 to October 2 | High85.33% |
| Wait2 crops | Low51.5% |
Direct sowing (14)
Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6›
Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18›
Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 24harvest: from September 19 to October 12›
Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (12)
Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 18harvest: from September 19 to October 6›
Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from October 29 to November 18›
Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 25harvest: from September 29 to October 23›
Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 3harvest: from October 4 to October 6›
Wait (2)
Local climate
- heat risk for sensitive crops
- dry-spell risk: plan irrigation
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Avezzano in August?
Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from August 1 to August 31. The estimated harvest is from September 19 to October 19 and the best estimated success rate is 93%.
Which indoor seed start matters in August?
For Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from March 15 to August 11. The expected transplanting window is from April 19 to September 15 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
What limits August most in Avezzano?
Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 30.36 °C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 28.34 mm and an average dry spell of 13.5 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 17.08 °C, maximum 30.36 °C, rain 28.34 mm, and dry spell 13.5 days.
Why wait on Potato in August?
The available Potato window is from August 1 to August 11 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.
Sources and limits
Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
- Municipality registry: ISTAT
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026


