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What to plant in August in Perugia

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Perugia

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

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
15
Indoor seed starts
5
Recommended transplants
12
Crops to wait on
2

August in Perugia is a month rich in garden options. There are 21 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, 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. Crops to wait on with more care: Eggplant, 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.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
18.12 C
Average maximum temperature
31.71 C
Average temperature
24.65 C
Average rain
36.61 mm
Average dry spell
13.87 days
Average solar radiation
21.49
  • heat risk for sensitive crops

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in August in Perugia?

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 March 6 to August 20. The expected transplanting window is from April 10 to September 24 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What should I watch in August in Perugia?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 31.71 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13.87 days, even with average rain of 36.61 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 18.12 C, maximum 31.71 C, rain 36.61 mm, and dry spell 13.87 days.

When should Eggplant be avoided in Perugia?

The available Eggplant window is from August 1 to August 8 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops.