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What to plant in August in Genova

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Genova

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
16
Indoor seed starts
8
Recommended transplants
13
Crops to wait on
1

August in Genova is a month rich in garden options. There are 22 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, 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: overall climate risk is moderate. Crops to wait on with more care: Eggplant.

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
18.54 C
Average maximum temperature
28.27 C
Average temperature
23.11 C
Average rain
51.95 mm
Average dry spell
11.73 days
Average solar radiation
20.6
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in August in Genova?

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 100%.

Which indoor seed start matters in August?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 29 to August 3. The expected transplanting window is from April 11 to September 14 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read August climate for Genova?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.73 days, even with average rain of 51.95 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 18.54 C, maximum 28.27 C, rain 51.95 mm, and dry spell 11.73 days.

When should Eggplant be avoided in Genova?

The available Eggplant window is from August 1 to August 3 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.