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What to plant in July in Bologna

Local guidance for July.

What to plant in July in Bologna

This page summarizes what is worth doing in July in Bologna, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
16
Indoor seed starts
11
Recommended transplants
14
Crops to wait on
1

July in Bologna is a month rich in garden options. There are 23 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach, Pumpkin, Zucchini. The same card can combine direct sowing, indoor seed starts, transplanting when they overlap in the month.

Before starting, watch especially for: heat risk for sensitive crops. Crops to wait on with more care: Basil.

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
19.08 C
Average maximum temperature
32.27 C
Average temperature
25.65 C
Average rain
38.23 mm
Average dry spell
10.17 days
Average solar radiation
24.44
  • heat risk for sensitive crops

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in July in Bologna?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from July 1 to July 31. The estimated harvest is from August 19 to September 18 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.

Which indoor seed start matters in July?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 4 to July 24. The expected transplanting window is from April 15 to September 4 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What limits July most in Bologna?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 32.27 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.17 days, even with average rain of 38.23 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 19.08 C, maximum 32.27 C, rain 38.23 mm, and dry spell 10.17 days.

What makes Basil cautious this month?

The available Basil window is from July 22 to July 26 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops.