March in Mantova

What to plant in March in Mantova

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

March in MantovaMonthly climate profile

Average temperature9.16 °CAverage of means

Average minimum4.28 °CAverage of minimums

Average rain50.21 mmTotal precipitation

Frost riskMediumRisk during the month

Recommended actions in MarchHow many crops fall into each action

Direct sowing8crops

Start indoors7crops

Transplants3crops

Wait1crop

Operational summary

Crop actions

Action	Crops	Success probability
Direct sowing8 crops	Swiss chard, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach	High80.38%
Start indoors7 crops	Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Rosemary, Sage	High80%
Transplants3 crops	Tuscan kale, Onion, Strawberry	High81%
Wait1 crop	Potato	Low53%

Direct sowing (8)

Start indoors (7)

Transplants (3)

Wait (1)

Potatowindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from June 27 to June 28

Method and how to read the dataSee how we use climate data and what the thresholds mean.

Crops for this month

Action	Crops	Success probability
Direct sowing8 crops	Swiss chardwindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from May 18 to May 19Carrotwindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from May 28 to May 29Tuscan kalewindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from May 16 to May 24Onionwindow: from March 12 to March 31harvest: from June 9 to June 28Peawindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from May 16 to May 24Radishwindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from April 16 to April 24Arugulawindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from April 16 to April 24Spinachwindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from April 26 to May 4	High80.38%
Start indoors7 crops	Broccolistart indoors: February 26harvest: from June 6 to November 4Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 17harvest: from May 16 to November 17Fennelstart indoors: March 17harvest: from June 19 to November 4Strawberrystart indoors: March 2harvest: from May 28 to November 16Lettucestart indoors: March 11harvest: from May 12 to November 4Rosemarystart indoors: March 14harvest: from June 23 to November 4Sagestart indoors: March 7harvest: from June 16 to November 4	High80%
Transplants3 crops	Tuscan kalewindow: from March 23 to March 31harvest: from May 16 to May 24Onionwindow: from March 12 to March 31harvest: from June 9 to June 28Strawberrywindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from May 28 to May 29	High81%
Wait1 crop	Potatowindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from June 27 to June 28	Low53%

Direct sowing (8)

Start indoors (7)

Transplants (3)

Wait (1)

Potatowindow: from March 30 to March 31harvest: from June 27 to June 28

Local climate

dry-spell risk: plan irrigation

Method and limits

Which recommendation stands out for Mantova in March?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from March 30 to March 31. The estimated harvest is from May 18 to May 19 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.

Which indoor seed start matters in March?

For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 26 to July 26. The expected transplanting window is from April 8 to September 6 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.

What should I watch in March in Mantova?

Check night temperatures: with an average minimum of 4.28 °C, germination and sensitive transplants can slow down. Check irrigation and soil moisture: average rain of 50.21 mm and an average dry spell of 14.13 days can dry beds and containers quickly. Monthly averages: minimum 4.28 °C, maximum 14.76 °C, rain 50.21 mm, and dry spell 14.13 days.

What makes Potato cautious this month?

The available Potato window is from March 30 to March 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: dry-spell risk: plan irrigation.

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