What to plant in July in Prato

Local guidance for July.

OrtoClima Staff May 5, 2026 4 min read

July in Prato is evaluated with 1991-2020 climate normals and crop windows calculated for the municipality.

Summary

Swiss chard
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Swiss chard is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Carrot
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 26
Carrot is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Tuscan kale
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Tuscan kale is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Green bean
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 5
Green bean is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Lettuce
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Lettuce is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Pea
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Pea is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Parsley
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 21
Parsley is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Radish
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Radish is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Arugula
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Arugula is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.
Spinach
- Method: direct sowing
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Spinach is suitable for direct sowing in Prato during July.

Broccoli
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 23
Broccoli can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Tuscan kale
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Tuscan kale can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Lettuce
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 31
Lettuce can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.
Sage
- Method: transplanting
- Period this month: from July 1 to July 6
Sage can be managed as a transplant when local night temperatures are stable enough.

Week 1: Check soil, moisture, and the forecast before starting sowing.
Week 2: Continue succession sowing of Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Green bean, Lettuce, Pea, Parsley, Radish, Arugula, Spinach.
Week 3: Consider transplanting Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Lettuce, Sage if nights are stable.
Week 4: Prepare the next beds and wait on Rosemary if local risk remains high.

Late frosts
Estimated cautious last frost: April 24. Before this date, protect sensitive crops.
Night temperatures
Average minimum for the month: 15.87 C. Cold nights slow germination and transplants.
Rain and dry spells
Average rain in Prato: 32.06 mm. overall climate risk is moderate.

Do these dates also apply to balconies and containers?

Yes, but exposure and container size can move real sowing dates earlier or later.

Why are some crops marked as wait?

Because in Prato, July can still be too cold, too hot, too dry, or too close to frost risk for sensitive crops.