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Garden calendar for Chieti

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

ChietiAbruzzo

Italiano

Last frost

February 282 °C cautious

First frost

December 26autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

7.47 daysaverage

Altitude

342 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

18.77 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter February 28. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 18.77 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around December 26: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan222
Feb934
Mar1085
Apr13128
May161214
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost February 28

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 18.77 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost December 26

    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
JANDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsIndoor starts useful; open field after February 28
FEBDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until February 28
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
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 transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
OCTLast sowingsLast transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
NOVDirect sowingTransplantsLast short cycles before frost
DECDirect sowing-First frost around December 26

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
    • DirectOnionLettuce
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kale
    • TransplantOnionLettuce
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after February 28
  2. FEBFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+6 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleStrawberry
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+1 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until February 28
  3. MAROpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+7 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+5 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+2 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  4. APROpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+10 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectBasilSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+9 more
    • TransplantBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+12 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectBasilSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+6 more
    • TransplantBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+12 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+5 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+11 more
    • IndoorsStrawberry
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  11. NOVLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+6 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleStrawberry+1 more
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  12. DECFirst frost
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around December 26

Method and limits

  1. Start from local dates

    Use the dates for Chieti 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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