What to plant in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
Local guidance for August.
What to plant in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto
This page summarizes what is worth doing in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 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
Climate risk for the month
Average minimum temperature
21.6 C
Average maximum temperature
30.32 C
Average temperature
25.7 C
Average rain
18.08 mm
Average dry spell
18.83 days
Average solar radiation
23.75
heat risk for sensitive crops
dry-spell risk: plan irrigation
FAQ
What should I start with in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto?
Start with Basil for direct sowing during from August 1 to August 20. The estimated harvest is from September 4 to September 23 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.
Should I use indoor seed starting in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 5 to September 19. The expected transplanting window is from February 16 to October 31 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in August in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto?
Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 30.32 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 18.08 mm and an average dry spell of 18.83 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 21.6 C, maximum 30.32 C, rain 18.08 mm, and dry spell 18.83 days.
