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What to plant in July in Siena

Local guidance for July.

What to plant in July in Siena

This page summarizes what is worth doing in July in Siena, 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 Siena 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, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation. 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
17.6 C
Average maximum temperature
31.78 C
Average temperature
24.57 C
Average rain
27.78 mm
Average dry spell
13.53 days
Average solar radiation
25.18
  • heat risk for sensitive crops
  • dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

FAQ

What should I start with in July in Siena?

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 23. The expected transplanting window is from April 20 to September 3 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What should I watch in July in Siena?

Check midday heat: with an average maximum of 31.78 C, sensitive crops may need light shade and steadier irrigation. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 27.78 mm and an average dry spell of 13.53 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 17.6 C, maximum 31.78 C, rain 27.78 mm, and dry spell 13.53 days.

Why wait on Basil in July?

The available Basil window is from July 27 to July 28 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: heat risk for sensitive crops, dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.