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What to plant in March in Lecce

Local guidance for March.

What to plant in March in Lecce

This page summarizes what is worth doing in March in Lecce, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
12
Indoor seed starts
7
Recommended transplants
7
Crops to wait on
0

March in Lecce is a month rich in garden options. There are 19 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach. 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.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
9.99 C
Average maximum temperature
14.9 C
Average temperature
12.36 C
Average rain
58.8 mm
Average dry spell
10.57 days
Average solar radiation
14.49
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in March in Lecce?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from March 1 to March 31. The estimated harvest is from April 19 to May 19 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.

Which crop can be started indoors in March?

For Fennel, the useful indoor seed period is from February 21 to September 19. The expected transplanting window is from March 27 to October 24 and it is best to start seedlings 35 days earlier.

What limits March most in Lecce?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.57 days, even with average rain of 58.8 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 9.99 C, maximum 14.9 C, rain 58.8 mm, and dry spell 10.57 days.