🇮🇹 Genoa, IT

Planting guide for 207 crops · Hot-summer Mediterranean climate

USDA Zone 7 290 frost-free days Köppen Csa

USDA Zone

Frost-Free

290days

Winter Low

4°C

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Summer High

28°C

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Rainfall

1082mm

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Climate

Csa

Hot-summer Mediterranean

Quick Answer: When to Plant in Genoa

The best time to plant in Genoa is during the spring through fall months. The growing season lasts 290 frost-free days with temperatures ranging from 4°C in winter to 28°C in summer. Genoa is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7 with a Hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), and 207 out of 207 crops can be grown here.

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Growing Guide for Genoa

Genoa, IT sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 7 with a Hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The growing season spans approximately 290 frost-free days, with winter temperatures dropping to 4°C and summer highs reaching 28°C. Annual rainfall averages 1082mm.

Genoa's 290-day growing season provides ample time for most warm-season crops. Start seeds indoors in late winter and transplant after the last frost for maximum production. Out of $207 crops in our database, 207 can be successfully grown in Genoa. The easiest crops to start with are Basil, Green Bean, Sunflower.

What grows best in Genoa?

The best plants for Genoa include Basil, Green Bean, Sunflower, Marigold, Zinnia. These are rated "easy" for this climate zone and have the longest planting windows.

Can I grow vegetables in Genoa in winter?

Winter growing in Genoa is limited due to frost. However, frost-tolerant crops like kale, spinach, and garlic can often be planted in fall for early spring harvest. Use cold frames or row covers to extend the season.

Expert Tips for Growing in Genoa

✓ Start Basil in Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Green Bean in Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Sunflower in Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Marigold in Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Zinnia in Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.

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Best Plants for Genoa

Easiest plants with the longest growing windows in your climate

Basil

easy

Plant in: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

50-75 days to harvest

Green Bean

easy

Plant in: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

50-60 days to harvest

Sunflower

easy

Plant in: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

70-100 days to harvest

Marigold

easy

Plant in: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

45-50 days to harvest

Zinnia

easy

Plant in: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

60-70 days to harvest

Planting Calendar

Green cells show recommended planting months for each crop in Genoa

Plant Wait E Easy M Medium H Hard

Easy (26) Great for beginners

Plant	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Nov
Basil	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lettuce					✓	✓
Mint					✓	✓
Green Bean	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sunflower	✓	✓	✓	✓
Radish					✓	✓
Arugula					✓	✓
Swiss Chard					✓	✓
Green Onion					✓	✓
Marigold	✓	✓	✓	✓
Zinnia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pansy					✓	✓
Cosmos	✓	✓	✓	✓
Aloe Vera	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chive					✓	✓
Calendula					✓	✓
Catnip					✓	✓
Clover					✓	✓
Cress					✓	✓
Dandelion					✓	✓
Nasturtium	✓	✓	✓	✓
Yarrow					✓	✓
Borage					✓	✓
Mizuna					✓	✓
Tatsoi					✓	✓
Buckwheat	✓	✓	✓	✓

Medium (160) Some experience helpful

Plant	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Nov
Tomato	✓	✓	✓	✓
Carrot					✓	✓
Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cucumber	✓	✓	✓	✓
Zucchini	✓	✓	✓	✓
Spinach					✓	✓
Kale					✓	✓
Rosemary					✓	✓
Cilantro					✓	✓
Pea					✓	✓
Potato	✓	✓	✓	✓
Onion					✓	✓
Strawberry					✓	✓
Lavender					✓	✓
Chili Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Potato	✓	✓	✓	✓
Thyme					✓	✓
Parsley					✓	✓
Broccoli					✓	✓
Bok Choy					✓	✓
Beet					✓	✓
Brussels Sprouts					✓	✓
Cabbage					✓	✓
Collard Greens					✓	✓
Dill					✓	✓
Fennel	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ginger	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jalapeno	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kohlrabi					✓	✓
Leek					✓	✓
Lemongrass	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cantaloupe	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mustard Greens					✓	✓
Okra	✓	✓	✓	✓
Oregano					✓	✓
Parsnip					✓	✓
Pumpkin	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sage					✓	✓
Shallot					✓	✓
Snap Pea					✓	✓
Butternut Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acorn Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tomatillo	✓	✓	✓	✓
Turnip					✓	✓
Watercress					✓	✓
Blackberry					✓	✓
Blueberry					✓	✓
Raspberry					✓	✓
Fig					✓	✓
Grape					✓	✓
Lemon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lime	✓	✓	✓	✓
Papaya	✓	✓	✓	✓
Passion Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pineapple	✓	✓	✓	✓
Banana	✓	✓	✓	✓
Turmeric	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chamomile					✓	✓
Dahlia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Petunia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Snapdragon					✓	✓
Sweet Pea Flower					✓	✓
Morning Glory	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrysanthemum					✓	✓
Rose					✓	✓
Jasmine	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hibiscus	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bamboo					✓	✓
Lemon Balm					✓	✓
Stevia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tarragon					✓	✓
Amaranth	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anise	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bay Laurel					✓	✓
Black-Eyed Pea	✓	✓	✓	✓
Boysenberry					✓	✓
Broccolini					✓	✓
Cayenne Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chickpea	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chicory					✓	✓
Chinese Cabbage					✓	✓
Coffee Plant	✓	✓	✓	✓
Comfrey					✓	✓
Curry Leaf	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dragon Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓
Edamame	✓	✓	✓	✓
Elderberry					✓	✓
Endive					✓	✓
Fenugreek	✓	✓	✓	✓
Foxglove					✓	✓
Freesia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Goji Berry					✓	✓
Gooseberry					✓	✓
Habanero	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hops					✓	✓
Horseradish					✓	✓
Hyssop					✓	✓
Jicama	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kiwi					✓	✓
Kumquat					✓	✓
Lentil	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lilac					✓	✓
Luffa	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lupine					✓	✓
Marjoram	✓	✓	✓	✓
Millet	✓	✓	✓	✓
Moringa	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mulberry					✓	✓
Nectarine					✓	✓
Nigella					✓	✓
Olive					✓	✓
Peach					✓	✓
Pear					✓	✓
Pennyroyal					✓	✓
Persimmon					✓	✓
Plum					✓	✓
Pomegranate					✓	✓
Poppy					✓	✓
Quinoa					✓	✓
Radicchio					✓	✓
Rhubarb					✓	✓
Rutabaga					✓	✓
Savory					✓	✓
Sesame	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorghum	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorrel					✓	✓
Soybean	✓	✓	✓	✓
Star Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Corn	✓	✓	✓	✓
Taro	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tea Plant					✓	✓
Tiger Lily					✓	✓
Tulip					✓	✓
Winter Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓
Yam	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chia	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cranberry					✓	✓
Flax					✓	✓
Guava	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lovage					✓	✓
Passion Flower					✓	✓
Physalis	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Woodruff					✓	✓
Verbena					✓	✓
Waterlily	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wisteria					✓	✓
Wintergreen					✓	✓
Black Currant					✓	✓
Celeriac					✓	✓
Chervil					✓	✓
Epazote	✓	✓	✓	✓
Galangal	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hellebore					✓	✓
Jujube					✓	✓
Malabar Spinach	✓	✓	✓	✓
New Zealand Spinach	✓	✓	✓	✓
Perilla	✓	✓	✓	✓
Romanesco					✓	✓
Salsify					✓	✓
Yacon	✓	✓	✓	✓

Hard (21) For experienced growers

Plant	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Oct	Nov
Garlic					✓	✓
Eggplant	✓	✓	✓	✓
Watermelon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Corn	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cauliflower					✓	✓
Celery	✓	✓	✓	✓
Artichoke					✓	✓
Asparagus					✓	✓
Avocado	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mango	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cardamom	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cinnamon	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vanilla	✓	✓	✓	✓
Orchid	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cacao	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jackfruit	✓	✓	✓	✓
Saffron					✓	✓
Star Anise	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wasabi	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lychee	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ramps					✓	✓