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Garden calendar for Avezzano

Climate summary, frost dates, monthly calendar, and recommended crops for a vegetable garden in Avezzano.

AvezzanoAbruzzo

Italiano

Last frost

April 232 °C cautious

First frost

October 24autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

42.53 daysaverage

Altitude

690 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

17.97 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter April 23. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 17.97 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around October 24: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan-1-
Feb-1-
Mar-6-
Apr1085
May12108
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost April 23

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 17.97 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost October 24

    Last harvests and short-cycle crops before cold returns.

  4. Winter

    Rest and planning period

    Soil care, protection, and planning for the next cycle.

Monthly calendar

MonthSowingTransplantsNote
JANStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 23
FEBStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 23
MARStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 23
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until April 23
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
JUNDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
JULShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
AUGShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
SEPAutumn sowingsAutumn transplantsLast short cycles before frost
OCTLast sowings-First frost around October 24
NOVDirect sowing-Protect late crops or let the soil rest
DECDirect sowing-Protect late crops or let the soil rest

Terrain and altitude

Seasonal guide

Most flexible crop windows

Crops that need extra care

Monthly calendar

Select a month to open the detailed page with recommended crops, climate risks, and harvest timing.

  1. JANProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsOnion
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 23
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsOnion
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 23
  3. MARProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+3 more
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 23
  4. APRFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+7 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+2 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until April 23
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+9 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+7 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+6 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+11 more
    • IndoorsTuscan kaleStrawberryLettuce
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  9. SEPLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardTuscan kale+5 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantTuscan kaleStrawberryLettuce
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  10. OCTFirst frost
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula+1 more
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around October 24
  11. NOVProtection
    • DirectGarlic
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteProtect late crops or let the soil rest
  12. DECProtection
    • DirectGarlic
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteProtect late crops or let the soil rest

Method and limits

  1. Start from local dates

    Use the dates for Avezzano as practical guidance, then adjust for exposure, elevation, and shelter in your garden.

  2. Check cold, heat, and dry spells

    Before sowing or transplanting, check frost, cold nights, heat waves, and periods without rain.

  3. Respect crop needs

    Each crop needs warm enough soil, frost protection, and a different amount of time to reach harvest.

  4. Choose the safest window

    Use recommended windows as the main reference; move earlier or later only when weather and microclimate help.

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