What to plant in August in Trieste

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Trieste

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 15
Indoor seed starts: 9
Recommended transplants: 12
Crops to wait on: 2

August in Trieste 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: overall climate risk is moderate. 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

Water and irrigation
Average dry spell: 9.07 days. Check soil moisture even when monthly rain is not especially low.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 19 C. Mild nights generally support germination and transplants.
Local check
In Trieste, exposure, wind, soil, and containers can move the practical date by a few days. Check the short forecast before sowing or transplanting.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 19 C
Average maximum temperature: 27.02 C
Average temperature: 23.01 C
Average rain: 72.09 mm
Average dry spell: 9.07 days
Average solar radiation: 20.26

overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in August in Trieste?

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 4. The expected transplanting window is from April 9 to September 15 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

How should I read August climate for Trieste?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.07 days, even with average rain of 72.09 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 19 C, maximum 27.02 C, rain 72.09 mm, and dry spell 9.07 days.

Why wait on Eggplant in August?

The available Eggplant window is from August 1 to August 2 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.