February in Trieste
What to plant in February in Trieste
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Trieste 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 | Low53% |
Direct sowing (0)
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Start indoors (2)
Transplants (0)
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Wait (1)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing0 crops | - | - |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccolistart indoors: February 27harvest: from June 7 to November 13Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 22harvest: from May 21 to November 24 | High80% |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from May 24 to May 28 | Low53% |
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
Should I use indoor seed starting in February in Trieste?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 27 to August 4. The expected transplanting window is from April 9 to September 15 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read February climate for Trieste?
Check night minimums and frost risk: with an average minimum of 1.54 °C, sensitive sowings and transplants need protection. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.03 days, even with average rain of 68.49 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 1.54 °C, maximum 7.41 °C, rain 68.49 mm, and dry spell 12.03 days.
Why wait on Onion in February?
The available Onion window is from February 24 to February 29 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: cold risk for sensitive sowing.