March in Foligno
What to plant in March in Foligno
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Foligno in March.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Start indoors6 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Onion, Strawberry, Lettuce, Sage | High80.5% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Wait4 crops | Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (6)
Broccolistart indoors: March 8harvest: from June 17 to November 2›
Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 6harvest: from June 3 to November 17›
Onionstart indoors: January 11harvest: from June 25 to November 21›
Strawberrystart indoors: March 15harvest: from June 10 to November 17›
Lettucestart indoors: March 22harvest: from May 23 to November 2›
Sagestart indoors: March 13harvest: from June 22 to November 2›
Transplants (1)
Wait (4)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onionwindow: from March 28 to March 31harvest: from June 25 to June 28 | High80% |
| Start indoors6 crops | Broccolistart indoors: March 8harvest: from June 17 to November 2Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 6harvest: from June 3 to November 17Onionstart indoors: January 11harvest: from June 25 to November 21Strawberrystart indoors: March 15harvest: from June 10 to November 17Lettucestart indoors: March 22harvest: from May 23 to November 2Sagestart indoors: March 13harvest: from June 22 to November 2 | High80.5% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onionwindow: from March 28 to March 31harvest: from June 25 to June 28 | High80% |
| Wait4 crops | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (6)
Broccolistart indoors: March 8harvest: from June 17 to November 2›
Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 6harvest: from June 3 to November 17›
Onionstart indoors: January 11harvest: from June 25 to November 21›
Strawberrystart indoors: March 15harvest: from June 10 to November 17›
Lettucestart indoors: March 22harvest: from May 23 to November 2›
Sagestart indoors: March 13harvest: from June 22 to November 2›
Transplants (1)
Wait (4)
Local climate
Altitude and microclimates
- Altitude range
- 191-1254 m a.s.l.
- Total altitude difference
- 1063 m
- Standard deviation
- 284.54 m
- Main altitude bands
- 600-899 m (41.09%), <300 m (23.55%)
In a municipality with this much terrain variation, frost, soil warming, and heat stress can differ between valley or lowland gardens and higher hamlets. Use this month's windows as an average guide and adjust sowing and transplanting to the garden's actual altitude.
Method and limits
Which crop has the clearest window in March in Foligno?
Start with Onion for direct sowing during from March 28 to March 31. The estimated harvest is from June 25 to June 28 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.
Which indoor seed start matters in March?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 8 to July 24. The expected transplanting window is from April 19 to September 4 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in March in Foligno?
Check night temperatures: with an average minimum of 3.06 °C, germination and sensitive transplants can slow down. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 13.83 days, even with average rain of 60.68 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 3.06 °C, maximum 13.08 °C, rain 60.68 mm, and dry spell 13.83 days.
When should Pea be avoided in Foligno?
The available Pea window is from March 27 to March 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
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
- Municipal altimetry and altitude bands: ISTAT geographic statistics for municipalities 2021
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026




