What to plant in August in Viterbo

Local guidance for August.

What to plant in August in Viterbo

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

Summary
Crops
Climate
FAQ

Summary

Recommended direct sowing: 16
Indoor seed starts: 6
Recommended transplants: 14
Crops to wait on: 0

August in Viterbo 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 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 31.18 C. Shade young plants during the hottest hours and avoid transplanting into dry soil.
Water and irrigation
Average rain in Viterbo: 27.68 mm. Average dry spell: 15.73 days. Plan irrigation before beds and containers dry out.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 18.79 C. Mild nights generally support germination and transplants.

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature: 18.79 C
Average maximum temperature: 31.18 C
Average temperature: 24.66 C
Average rain: 27.68 mm
Average dry spell: 15.73 days
Average solar radiation: 22.52

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

FAQ

What should I start with in August in Viterbo?

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%.

Should I use indoor seed starting in August in Viterbo?

For Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from February 27 to August 22. The expected transplanting window is from April 2 to September 26 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

How should I read August climate for Viterbo?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 31.18 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 27.68 mm and an average dry spell of 15.73 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 18.79 C, maximum 31.18 C, rain 27.68 mm, and dry spell 15.73 days.