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Garden calendar for Milazzo

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

MilazzoSicilia

Italiano

Last frost

March 62 °C cautious

First frost

December 9autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

40.33 daysaverage

Altitude

8 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

24.67 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter March 6. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 24.67 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around December 9: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan622
Feb944
Mar1075
Apr13128
May161314
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost March 6

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 24.67 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost December 9

    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 March 6
FEBDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsIndoor starts useful; open field after March 6
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until March 6
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
JUNDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
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 9

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
    • DirectTuscan kaleOnionPea+3 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliLettuce
    • TransplantTuscan kaleOnion
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 6
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+6 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliStrawberryLettuce+1 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+1 more
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 6
  3. MARFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+7 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliFennelStrawberry+4 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+2 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until March 6
  4. APROpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+10 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliCucumberFennel+9 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBasilBroccoliCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectBasilSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBasilBroccoliCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+12 more
    • NoteDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectBasilSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBasilBroccoliCucumber+9 more
    • TransplantBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+12 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectBasilSwiss chardCarrot+14 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliCucumberFennel+6 more
    • TransplantBasilBroccoliTuscan kale+12 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliCucumberFennel+5 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+11 more
    • IndoorsStrawberryLettuce
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  11. NOVLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+6 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleLettuce
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  12. DECFirst frost
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around December 9

Method and limits

  1. Start from local dates

    Use the dates for Milazzo 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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