December in Ascoli Piceno
What to plant in December in Ascoli Piceno
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Ascoli Piceno in December.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Garlic | High100% |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Radish | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (0)
- -
Transplants (0)
- -
Wait (1)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Garlicwindow: from December 1 to December 15harvest: June 1 | High100% |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Radishwindow: from December 1 to December 2harvest: from December 25 to December 26 | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (0)
- -
Transplants (0)
- -
Wait (1)
Local climate
Altitude and microclimates
- Altitude range
- 37-1105 m a.s.l.
- Total altitude difference
- 1068 m
- Standard deviation
- 206.17 m
- Main altitude bands
- <300 m (45.26%), 300-599 m (41.83%)
In a municipality with this much terrain variation, frost, soil warming, and heat stress can differ between valley or lowland gardens and higher hamlets. Use this month's windows as an average guide and adjust sowing and transplanting to the garden's actual altitude.
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Ascoli Piceno in December?
Start with Garlic for direct sowing during from December 1 to December 15. The estimated harvest is June 1 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.
How should I read December climate for Ascoli Piceno?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.1 days, even with average rain of 71.15 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 6.09 °C, maximum 11.08 °C, rain 71.15 mm, and dry spell 9.1 days.
What makes Radish cautious this month?
The available Radish window is from December 1 to December 2 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
Sources and limits
Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
- Municipality registry: ISTAT
- Municipal altimetry and altitude bands: ISTAT geographic statistics for municipalities 2021
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026


