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Garden calendar for Potenza

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

PotenzaBasilicata

Italiano

Last frost

April 212 °C cautious

First frost

November 1autumn 2 °C

Days above 30 °C

46.47 daysaverage

Altitude

827 m a.s.l.

Summer dry spell

21.4 daysaverage

Season summary

  1. Full springAfter April 21. Milder temperatures and frost risk falling.
  2. SummerDry spell around 21.4 days: plan irrigation carefully.
  3. AutumnFirst 2 °C frost around November 1: slow the warm-season cycle.
  4. WinterVegetative rest, planning, and frequent frost risk.

Monthly calendar

MonthDirectIndoorsTransplants
Jan-1-
Feb-1-
Mar-6-
Apr1085
May12118
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Main seasons and windows

  1. Full spring

    After the cautious 2 °C last frost April 21

    Best period for sowing and transplanting crops sensitive to cold.

  2. Summer

    Average summer dry spell 21.4 days

    Watch irrigation, mulch, and the warmest weeks.

  3. Autumn

    First autumn 2 °C frost November 1

    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 21
FEBStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 21
MARStart indoors-Indoor starts useful; open field after April 21
APRDirect sowing and indoor startsTransplantsLate frosts possible until April 21
MAYDirect sowing and indoor startsOpen-field transplantsStagger sowing and transplants
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 sowings-Last short cycles before frost
NOVDirect sowing-First frost around November 1
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 21
  2. FEBProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsOnion
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 21
  3. MARProtected starts
    • Direct-
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+3 more
    • Transplant-
    • NoteIndoor starts useful; open field after April 21
  4. APRFrost transition
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+7 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+2 more
    • NoteLate frosts possible until April 21
  5. MAYOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+9 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+8 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleOnion+5 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  6. JUNOpen field
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+10 more
    • NoteDry spell: plan irrigation and mulch
  7. JULSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+13 more
    • IndoorsBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+7 more
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+11 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  8. AUGSummer heat
    • DirectSwiss chardCarrotTuscan kale+12 more
    • IndoorsTuscan kaleStrawberryLettuce
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleCucumber+9 more
    • NoteHeat and dry spell: irrigate and shade at critical hours
  9. SEPOpen field
    • DirectGarlicSwiss chardCarrot+8 more
    • Indoors-
    • TransplantBroccoliTuscan kaleFennel+4 more
    • NoteStagger sowing and transplants
  10. OCTLast cycles
    • DirectGarlicRadishArugula+1 more
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteLast short cycles before frost
  11. NOVFirst frost
    • DirectGarlic
    • Indoors-
    • Transplant-
    • NoteFirst frost around November 1
  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 Potenza 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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