February in Mantova
What to plant in February in Mantova
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Mantova in February.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing0 crops | - | - |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale | High80% |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Onion | Medium57% |
Direct sowing (0)
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Start indoors (2)
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Wait (1)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing0 crops | - | - |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccolistart indoors: February 26harvest: from June 6 to November 4Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 17harvest: from May 16 to November 17 | High80% |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 23 to February 29harvest: from May 23 to May 28 | Medium57% |
Direct sowing (0)
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Start indoors (2)
Transplants (0)
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Wait (1)
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 26 to July 26. The expected transplanting window is from April 8 to September 6 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in February in Mantova?
Check night minimums and frost risk: with an average minimum of 1.19 °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 48.82 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 1.19 °C, maximum 9.98 °C, rain 48.82 mm, and dry spell 13.83 days.
Why wait on Onion in February?
The available Onion window is from February 23 to February 29 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 57%; before starting, check: cold risk for sensitive sowing.
Sources and limits
Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
- Municipality registry: ISTAT
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026



