Last frost in Mondragone: likely and cautious dates
Reference dates for frost risk in Mondragone.
Last frost in Mondragone
This page summarizes the historical frost dates that are most useful for deciding when to sow and transplant in Mondragone.
Reference dates
| indicator | date |
|---|---|
| Median last frost 0C | not available |
| Cautious last frost 0C | not available |
| Median last frost 2C | January 7 |
| Cautious last frost 2C | January 7 |
| Cautious first autumn frost 0C | not available |
| Cautious first autumn frost 2C | not available |
Difference between 0C and 2C
What to sow before the cautious date
- Onion
- Lettuce
What to sow after the cautious date
- Garlic
- Basil
- Swiss chard
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Tuscan kale
- Cucumber
- Onion
- Green bean
- Fennel
- Strawberry
- Lettuce
Sensitive crops
FAQ
Which date should I use for sensitive transplants in Mondragone?
The most cautious date on this page is January 7 on the 2C threshold. For sensitive crops, use it as the reference before moving sowing or transplanting earlier.
Why also look at the 2C threshold?
The median 0C date is not available, while the cautious 2C date is January 7. The 2C threshold is more cautious for cold nights, inversions, and exposed spots.
How should I adapt the frost date inside Mondragone?
No. In Mondragone, exposure, elevation, wind, and soil can move real risk earlier or later than the representative municipality point.
Which crops should be protected before the cautious date in Mondragone?
In the local rules, the more sensitive crops include: Basil, Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Fennel. For these crops, the cautious date and night protection matter more.