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March in Formia

What to plant in March in Formia

Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Formia in March.

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March in FormiaMonthly climate profile
Average temperature8.27 °CAverage of means
Average minimum3.87 °CAverage of minimums
Average rain64.03 mmTotal precipitation
Frost riskMediumRisk during the month
Recommended actions in MarchHow many crops fall into each action
Direct sowing1crop
Start indoors7crops
Transplants1crop
Wait6crops

Operational summary

Crop actions

ActionCropsSuccess probability
Direct sowing1 cropOnionHigh83%
Start indoors7 cropsBroccoli, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, SageHigh80.43%
Transplants1 cropOnionHigh83%
Wait6 cropsSwiss chard, Carrot, Pea, Radish, Arugula, SpinachLow50%
Method and how to read the dataSee how we use climate data and what the thresholds mean.

Crops for this month

ActionCropsSuccess probability
Direct sowing1 crop
Onionwindow: from March 24 to March 31harvest: from June 21 to June 28
High83%
Start indoors7 crops
Broccolistart indoors: March 7harvest: from June 16 to November 5Tuscan kalestart indoors: March 1harvest: from May 29 to November 22Onionstart indoors: January 7harvest: from June 21 to December 6Fennelstart indoors: March 31harvest: from July 3 to November 5Strawberrystart indoors: March 15harvest: from June 10 to November 22Lettucestart indoors: March 21harvest: from May 22 to November 5Sagestart indoors: March 12harvest: from June 21 to November 5
High80.43%
Transplants1 crop
Onionwindow: from March 24 to March 31harvest: from June 21 to June 28
High83%
Wait6 crops
Swiss chardwindow: from March 26 to March 31harvest: from May 14 to May 19Carrotwindow: from March 26 to March 31harvest: from May 24 to May 29Peawindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from May 16 to May 24Radishwindow: from March 18 to March 31harvest: from April 11 to April 24Arugulawindow: from March 18 to March 31harvest: from April 13 to April 24Spinachwindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from April 26 to May 4
Low50%

Local climate

Method and limits

What should I start with in March in Formia?

Start with Onion for direct sowing during from March 24 to March 31. The estimated harvest is from June 21 to June 28 and the best estimated success rate is 83%.

Which indoor seed start matters in March?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from March 7 to July 27. The expected transplanting window is from April 18 to September 7 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What should I watch in March in Formia?

Check night temperatures: with an average minimum of 3.87 °C, germination and sensitive transplants can slow down. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.3 days, even with average rain of 64.03 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 3.87 °C, maximum 13.34 °C, rain 64.03 mm, and dry spell 12.3 days.

Why wait on Swiss chard in March?

The available Swiss chard window is from March 26 to March 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.

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