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Garden calendar for Modena

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

ModenaEmilia-Romagna

Italiano

Last frost

April 152 °C cautious

First frost

October 21autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

50.23 daysaverage

Altitude

47 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

13.1 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter April 15. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 13.1 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around October 21: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan-1-
Feb-1-
Mar181
Apr1196
May13148
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost April 15

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 13.1 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost October 21

    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 15
FEBStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 15
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsIndoor starts useful; open field after April 15
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until April 15
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
JUNDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
JULShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
AUGShort-cycle sowingsTransplantsHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
SEPAutumn sowingsAutumn transplantsLast short cycles before frost
OCTLast sowings-First frost around October 21
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 15
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsOnion
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 15
  3. MARProtected starts
    • DirectOnion
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • TransplantOnion
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 15
  4. APRFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+8 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+6 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+3 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until April 15
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+10 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+7 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+11 more
    • IndoorsTuscan kaleCucumberStrawberry+2 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • NoteHeat: avoid sensitive transplants in hot hours
  9. SEPLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardTuscan kale+6 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantTuscan kaleStrawberryLettuce
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  10. OCTFirst frost
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula+1 more
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around October 21
  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 Modena 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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