What to plant in February in Ferrara
Local guidance for February.
What to plant in February in Ferrara
This page summarizes what is worth doing in February in Ferrara, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary
- Recommended direct sowing
- 0
- Indoor seed starts
- 4
- Recommended transplants
- 0
- Crops to wait on
- 5
February in Ferrara is a cold-start month. The most useful crops this month are Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Strawberry, Lettuce. Each card shows the useful indoor seed starts option.
Before starting, watch especially for: cold risk for sensitive sowing. Crops to wait on with more care: Onion, Pea, Radish, Arugula, and 1 more 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
Climate risk for the month
- Average minimum temperature
- 1.87 C
- Average maximum temperature
- 9.98 C
- Average temperature
- 5.38 C
- Average rain
- 48.48 mm
- Average dry spell
- 13.83 days
- Average solar radiation
- 8.35
- cold risk for sensitive sowing
FAQ
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.