What to plant in August in Pavia This page summarizes what is worth doing in August in Pavia, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 14 Indoor seed starts 5 Recommended transplants 12 Crops to wait on 3 August in Pavia is a month rich in garden options. There are 20 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach, 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, Potato, Pumpkin.
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.
Direct sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 19 to October 19Success probability: 97%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 29Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 30Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium frost risk, medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 24 to October 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from February 26 to August 15Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 1 to September 19)Transplanting: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 24 to October 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 22Estimated harvest: from September 19 to October 10Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 24 to August 1Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 14 to August 22)Transplanting: from August 1 to August 22Estimated harvest: from September 19 to October 10Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 20Estimated harvest: from October 29 to November 17Success probability: 86%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 20Estimated harvest: from October 29 to November 17Success probability: 86%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 19 to October 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 29Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 29Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from March 15 to August 13Expected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 12 to September 10)Transplanting: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 29 to October 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 4 to October 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from March 18 to August 26Expected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 15 to September 23)Transplanting: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 4 to October 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 9Estimated harvest: from October 4 to October 12Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 24 to October 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 9Estimated harvest: from October 9 to October 17Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 10Estimated harvest: from October 19 to October 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from August 25 to September 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 29Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from August 25 to September 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from August 1 to August 29Estimated harvest: from September 29 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all AugustEstimated harvest: from September 4 to October 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from August 1 to August 23Estimated harvest: from September 14 to October 6Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 24 to August 2Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 14 to August 23)Transplanting: from August 1 to August 23Estimated harvest: from September 14 to October 6Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellRisky window: from August 1 to August 3Estimated harvest: from October 9 to October 11Success probability: 57%Climate attention: risky window, high dry spellWait: June Risky window: from August 1 to August 11Estimated harvest: from October 29 to November 8Success probability: 53%Climate attention: risky window, high frost risk, high dry spellWait: April Risky window: from August 1 to August 4Estimated harvest: from October 29 to November 1Success probability: 53%Climate attention: risky window, high frost risk, high dry spellWait: June Why the calendar changes Daytime heat Average maximum 29.96 C. Heat is not extreme yet, but midday hours can stress new starts.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 18.04 C Average maximum temperature 29.96 C Average temperature 23.83 C Average rain 62.63 mm Average dry spell 9.9 days Average solar radiation 19.95 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in August in Pavia? 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 97%.
Which indoor seed start matters in August? For Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from February 26 to August 15. The expected transplanting window is from April 1 to September 19 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
How should I read August climate for Pavia? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.9 days, even with average rain of 62.63 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 18.04 C, maximum 29.96 C, rain 62.63 mm, and dry spell 9.9 days.
What makes Eggplant cautious this month? The available Eggplant window is from August 1 to August 3 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 57%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
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: May 10, 2026 Related pages