February in Ferrara
What to plant in February in Ferrara
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Ferrara in February.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing0 crops | - | - |
| Start indoors4 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Strawberry, Lettuce | High80% |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait5 crops | Onion, Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low51.4% |
Direct sowing (0)
- -
Start indoors (4)
Transplants (0)
- -
Wait (5)
Onionwindow: from February 19 to February 29harvest: from May 19 to May 28›
Peawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from April 20 to April 23›
Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24›
Arugulawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 23 to March 29›
Spinachwindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 31 to April 3›
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing0 crops | - | - |
| Start indoors4 crops | Broccolistart indoors: February 15harvest: from May 26 to November 17Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 11harvest: from May 10 to November 25Strawberrystart indoors: February 29harvest: from May 26 to November 23Lettucestart indoors: February 29harvest: from May 1 to November 16 | High80% |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait5 crops | Onionwindow: from February 19 to February 29harvest: from May 19 to May 28Peawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from April 20 to April 23Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24Arugulawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 23 to March 29Spinachwindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 31 to April 3 | Low51.4% |
Direct sowing (0)
- -
Start indoors (4)
Transplants (0)
- -
Wait (5)
- Onionwindow: from February 19 to February 29harvest: from May 19 to May 28›
- Peawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from April 20 to April 23›
- Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24›
- Arugulawindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 23 to March 29›
- Spinachwindow: from February 25 to February 29harvest: from March 31 to April 3›
Local climate
- cold risk for sensitive sowing
Method and limits
Which indoor seed start matters in February?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 15 to August 8. The expected transplanting window is from March 28 to September 19 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read February climate for Ferrara?
Check night minimums and frost risk: with an average minimum of 1.87 °C, sensitive sowings and transplants need protection. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13.83 days, even with average rain of 48.48 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 1.87 °C, maximum 9.98 °C, rain 48.48 mm, and dry spell 13.83 days.
Why wait on Onion in February?
The available Onion window is from February 19 to February 29 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 57%; before starting, check: cold risk for sensitive sowing.