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Garden calendar for Faenza

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

FaenzaEmilia-Romagna

Italiano

Last frost

March 312 °C cautious

First frost

November 19autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

59.6 daysaverage

Altitude

43 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

14.53 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter March 31. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 14.53 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around November 19: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan---
Feb-2-
Mar873
Apr12108
May161313
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost March 31

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 14.53 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost November 19

    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
JAN--Prepare soil and covers; open field after March 31
FEBStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after March 31
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until March 31
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
JUNDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
JULShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
AUGShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
SEPAutumn sowingsAutumn transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
OCTLast sowingsLast transplantsLast short cycles before frost
NOVDirect sowing-First frost around November 19
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. JANFrequent frost
    • Direct-
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NotePrepare soil and covers; open field after March 31
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kale
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 31
  3. MARFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+5 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+4 more
    • TransplantTuscan kaleOnionStrawberry
    • NoteLate frosts possible until March 31
  4. APROpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+9 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+7 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+8 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+6 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+12 more
    • IndoorsLettuce
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+7 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardLettuce+3 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantLettuce
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  11. NOVFirst frost
    • DirectGarlic
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around November 19
  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 Faenza 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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