What to plant in February in Schio
Local guidance for February.
What to plant in February in Schio
This page summarizes what is worth doing in February in Schio, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary
- Recommended direct sowing
- 0
- Indoor seed starts
- 1
- Recommended transplants
- 0
- Crops to wait on
- 1
February in Schio is a cold-start month. The most useful crops this month are 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
- 0.45 C
- Average maximum temperature
- 8.2 C
- Average temperature
- 3.75 C
- Average rain
- 46.02 mm
- Average dry spell
- 13.9 days
- Average solar radiation
- 8.33
- cold risk for sensitive sowing
FAQ
Should I use indoor seed starting in February in Schio?
For Tuscan kale, the useful indoor seed period is from February 20 to August 19. The expected transplanting window is from March 26 to September 23 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.
What limits February most in Schio?
Check night minimums and frost risk: with an average minimum of 0.45 C, sensitive sowings and transplants need protection. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13.9 days, even with average rain of 46.02 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 0.45 C, maximum 8.2 C, rain 46.02 mm, and dry spell 13.9 days.
Why wait on Onion in February?
The available Onion window is from February 25 to February 29 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: cold risk for sensitive sowing.