What to plant in February in Parma
Local guidance for February.
What to plant in February in Parma
This page summarizes what is worth doing in February in Parma, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary
- Recommended direct sowing
- 0
- Indoor seed starts
- 2
- Recommended transplants
- 0
- Crops to wait on
- 1
February in Parma is a cold-start month. The most useful crops this month are Broccoli, Tuscan kale. 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.
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
- 1.19 C
- Average maximum temperature
- 9.98 C
- Average temperature
- 4.99 C
- Average rain
- 48.82 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 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 limits February most in Parma?
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.
When should Onion be avoided in Parma?
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.