What to plant in July in Lucca This page summarizes what is worth doing in July in Lucca, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 10 Recommended transplants 14 Crops to wait on 0 July in Lucca 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: overall climate risk is moderate.
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.
Direct sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 19 to September 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from March 9 to July 18Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 20 to August 29)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 24 to September 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all JulyExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 4 to September 24)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 24 to September 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 19 to September 18Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from June 2 to July 28Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 23 to August 18)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 19 to September 18Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from September 28 to October 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from September 28 to October 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 19 to September 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from April 5 to July 25Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from May 10 to August 29)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all JulyExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 17 to September 17)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 4 to September 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all JulyExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 20 to September 22)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 4 to September 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from July 6 to July 11, from July 14 to July 20Estimated harvest: from September 13 to September 18, from September 21 to September 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from July 1 to July 30Estimated harvest: from September 28 to October 27Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from September 3 to October 3Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 24 to September 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from September 8 to October 8Success probability: 90%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from September 18 to October 18Success probability: 97%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from July 25 to August 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from April 11 to July 18Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 23 to August 29)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from July 25 to August 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from March 22 to July 18Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 3 to August 29)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 29 to September 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 4 to September 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from July 1 to July 23Estimated harvest: from September 28 to October 20Success probability: 87%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellStart indoors: from June 2 to July 2Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 23 to July 23)Transplanting: from July 1 to July 23Estimated harvest: from September 28 to October 20Success probability: 87%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellDirect sowing: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 14 to September 13Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all JulyExpected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from June 23 to August 21)Transplanting: all JulyEstimated harvest: from August 14 to September 13Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellWhy the calendar changes Daytime heat Average maximum 28.1 C. Heat is not extreme yet, but midday hours can stress new starts.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 16.71 C Average maximum temperature 28.1 C Average temperature 22.36 C Average rain 32.37 mm Average dry spell 12.27 days Average solar radiation 25.67 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ What should I start with in July in Lucca? 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 9 to July 18. The expected transplanting window is from April 20 to August 29 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in July in Lucca? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.27 days, even with average rain of 32.37 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 16.71 C, maximum 28.1 C, rain 32.37 mm, and dry spell 12.27 days.
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 Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API Representative weather point: GeoNames Crop needs: OrtoClima Last data update: May 10, 2026 Related pages