February in Sarno
What to plant in February in Sarno
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Sarno in February.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Wait3 crops | Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (3)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 21 to February 29harvest: from May 21 to May 28 | High80% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccolistart indoors: February 27harvest: from June 7 to November 23Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 13harvest: from May 12 to December 13 | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 21 to February 29harvest: from May 21 to May 28 | High80% |
| Wait3 crops | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (3)
Local climate
Altitude and microclimates
- Altitude range
- 9-968 m a.s.l.
- Total altitude difference
- 959 m
- Standard deviation
- 253.21 m
- Main altitude bands
- <300 m (69.68%), 300-599 m (18.38%)
In a municipality with this much terrain variation, frost, soil warming, and heat stress can differ between valley or lowland gardens and higher hamlets. Use this month's windows as an average guide and adjust sowing and transplanting to the garden's actual altitude.
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Sarno in February?
Start with Onion for direct sowing during from February 21 to February 29. The estimated harvest is from May 21 to May 28 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.
Which indoor seed start matters in February?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 27 to August 14. The expected transplanting window is from April 9 to September 25 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in February in Sarno?
Check night temperatures: with an average minimum of 3.98 °C, germination and sensitive transplants can slow down. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.03 days, even with average rain of 60.89 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 3.98 °C, maximum 11.5 °C, rain 60.89 mm, and dry spell 9.03 days.
When should Radish be avoided in Sarno?
The available Radish window is from February 25 to February 28 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
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
- Municipal altimetry and altitude bands: ISTAT geographic statistics for municipalities 2021
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026






