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Garden calendar for Imperia

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

ImperiaLiguria

Italiano

Last frost

March 102 °C cautious

First frost

December 3autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

2.53 daysaverage

Altitude

32 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

16.83 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter March 10. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 16.83 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around December 3: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan-1-
Feb131
Mar964
Apr1297
May13138
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost March 10

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 16.83 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost December 3

    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 March 10
FEBDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsIndoor starts useful; open field after March 10
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until March 10
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 sowingsTransplantsDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
AUGShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
SEPAutumn sowingsAutumn transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
OCTLast sowingsLast transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
NOVDirect sowing-Last short cycles before frost
DECDirect sowing-First frost around December 3

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-
    • IndoorsBroccoli
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 10
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • DirectOnion
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleLettuce
    • TransplantOnion
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 10
  3. MARFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+6 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+3 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+1 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until March 10
  4. APROpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+9 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+6 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+4 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+10 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  7. JULOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+8 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
  8. AUGOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+6 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+12 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleStrawberry+1 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+6 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+7 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+3 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  11. NOVLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula+1 more
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  12. DECFirst frost
    • DirectGarlic
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around December 3

Method and limits

  1. Start from local dates

    Use the dates for Imperia 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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