August in Potenza
What to plant in August in Potenza
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Potenza in August.
August in PotenzaMonthly climate profile
Average temperature23.6 °CAverage of means
Average minimum17.2 °CAverage of minimums
Average rain26.42 mmTotal precipitation
Frost riskLowRisk during the month
Recommended actions in AugustHow many crops fall into each action
Direct sowing15crops
Start indoors3crops
Transplants12crops
Wait2crops
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing15 crops | Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Lettuce, Potato, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach, Zucchini | High90.6% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Tuscan kale, Strawberry, Lettuce | High82% |
| Transplants12 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Pepper, Tomato, Rosemary, Sage, Zucchini | High86.5% |
| Wait2 crops | Eggplant, Pumpkin | Low50% |
Direct sowing (15)
Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9›
Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20›
Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (12)
Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›- Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
- Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9›
- Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20›
- Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›- Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 9harvest: from October 4 to October 12›
Wait (2)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing15 crops | Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Potatowindow: from August 1 to August 3harvest: from October 29 to October 31Peawindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Parsleywindow: from August 1 to August 17harvest: from October 19 to November 4Radishwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from August 25 to September 24Arugulawindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from August 25 to September 24Spinachwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Zucchiniwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 14 to October 4 | High90.6% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 13harvest: from June 10 to November 13Strawberrystart indoors: March 22harvest: from June 17 to November 5Lettucestart indoors: March 25harvest: from May 26 to October 31 | High82% |
| Transplants12 crops | Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 9harvest: from October 4 to October 12Tomatowindow: from August 1 to August 10harvest: from October 9 to October 18Rosemarywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Sagewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29Zucchiniwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 14 to October 4 | High86.5% |
| Wait2 crops | Low50% |
Direct sowing (15)
- Swiss chardwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
- Carrotwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
- Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
- Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9›
- Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20›
- Green beanwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 19 to October 19›
- Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
- Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (12)
- Broccoliwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
- Tuscan kalewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 24 to October 24›
- Cucumberwindow: from August 1 to August 21harvest: from September 19 to October 9›
- Onionwindow: from August 1 to August 23harvest: from October 29 to November 20›
- Fennelwindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
- Strawberrywindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 29 to October 29›
- Lettucewindow: from August 1 to August 31harvest: from September 4 to October 4›
- Pepperwindow: from August 1 to August 9harvest: from October 4 to October 12›
Wait (2)
Local climate
- heat risk for sensitive crops
- dry-spell risk: plan irrigation
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Potenza in August?
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 crop can be started indoors in August?
For Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from March 13 to August 16. The expected transplanting window is from April 17 to September 20 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
How should I read August climate for Potenza?
Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 30.76 °C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 26.42 mm and an average dry spell of 17.27 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 17.2 °C, maximum 30.76 °C, rain 26.42 mm, and dry spell 17.27 days.
When should Eggplant be avoided in Potenza?
The available Eggplant window is from August 1 to August 4 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.