What to plant in August in Ravenna

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Ravenna

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 17
Indoor seed starts: 10
Recommended transplants: 15
Crops to wait on: 0

August in Ravenna is a month rich in garden options. There are 24 useful crops: Basil, 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: heat risk for sensitive crops.

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

Daytime heat
Average maximum 27.3 C. Shade young plants during the hottest hours and avoid transplanting into dry soil.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 23.8 C. Warm nights keep soil active, but increase plant water demand and stress for sensitive crops.
Water and irrigation
Average dry spell: 11.77 days. Check soil moisture even when monthly rain is not especially low.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 23.8 C
Average maximum temperature: 27.3 C
Average temperature: 25.67 C
Average rain: 48.66 mm
Average dry spell: 11.77 days
Average solar radiation: 20.24

heat risk for sensitive crops

FAQ

Which recommendation stands out for Ravenna in August?

Start with Basil for direct sowing during from August 1 to August 2, from August 12 to August 15. The estimated harvest is from September 4 to September 5, from September 15 to September 18 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.

Which crop can be started indoors in August?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 26 to September 17. The expected transplanting window is from March 8 to October 29 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits August most in Ravenna?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 27.3 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.77 days, even with average rain of 48.66 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 23.8 C, maximum 27.3 C, rain 48.66 mm, and dry spell 11.77 days.