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Garden calendar for Oristano

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

OristanoSardegna

Italiano

Last frost

March 262 °C cautious

First frost

November 24autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

71.17 daysaverage

Altitude

14 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

29.07 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter March 26. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 29.07 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around November 24: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan111
Feb341
Mar1075
Apr12108
May161312
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost March 26

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 29.07 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost November 24

    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 26
FEBDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsIndoor starts useful; open field after March 26
MARDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until March 26
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsStagger sowing and transplants
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
JUNDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
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 transplantsLast short cycles before frost
NOVDirect sowing-First frost around November 24
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
    • DirectOnion
    • IndoorsTuscan kale
    • TransplantOnion
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 26
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • DirectOnionRadishArugula
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleStrawberry+1 more
    • TransplantOnion
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after March 26
  3. MARFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+7 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+4 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+2 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until March 26
  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+9 more
    • NoteDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
  6. JUNSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+7 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+12 more
    • IndoorsTuscan kaleStrawberryLettuce
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+8 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+9 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  11. NOVFirst frost
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula+1 more
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around November 24
  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 Oristano 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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