What to plant in August in Scafati

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Scafati

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Indoor seed starts: 10
Recommended transplants: 14
Crops to wait on: 1

August in Scafati 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: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation. Crops to wait on with more care: Basil.

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 31.67 C. Shade young plants during the hottest hours and avoid transplanting into dry soil.
Water and irrigation
Average rain in Scafati: 24.99 mm. Average dry spell: 17.07 days. Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 20.5 C. Warm nights keep soil active, but increase plant water demand and stress for sensitive crops.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 20.5 C
Average maximum temperature: 31.67 C
Average temperature: 25.68 C
Average rain: 24.99 mm
Average dry spell: 17.07 days
Average solar radiation: 23.77

heat risk for sensitive crops
dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in August in Scafati?

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 February 27 to August 14. The expected transplanting window is from April 9 to September 25 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read August climate for Scafati?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 31.67 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 24.99 mm and an average dry spell of 17.07 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 20.5 C, maximum 31.67 C, rain 24.99 mm, and dry spell 17.07 days.

What makes Basil cautious this month?

The available Basil window is from August 1 to August 15 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.