What to plant in August in La Spezia

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in La Spezia

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Indoor seed starts: 9
Recommended transplants: 14
Crops to wait on: 0

August in La Spezia is a month rich in garden options. There are 23 useful crops: 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: 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

Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 20.34 C. Warm nights keep soil active, but increase plant water demand and stress for sensitive crops.
Water and irrigation
Average dry spell: 10.87 days. Check soil moisture even when monthly rain is not especially low.
Local check
In La Spezia, exposure, wind, soil, and containers can move the practical date by a few days. Check the short forecast before sowing or transplanting.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 20.34 C
Average maximum temperature: 26.62 C
Average temperature: 23.35 C
Average rain: 43.47 mm
Average dry spell: 10.87 days
Average solar radiation: 20.79

overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

What should I start with in August in La Spezia?

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 January 31 to September 2. The expected transplanting window is from March 13 to October 14 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits August most in La Spezia?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.87 days, even with average rain of 43.47 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 20.34 C, maximum 26.62 C, rain 43.47 mm, and dry spell 10.87 days.