December in Matera
What to plant in December in Matera
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Matera in December.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing2 crops | Garlic, Radish | High90% |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Arugula | Medium66% |
Direct sowing (2)
Start indoors (0)
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Transplants (0)
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Wait (1)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing2 crops | High90% | |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants0 crops | - | - |
| Wait1 crop | Arugulawindow: from December 1 to December 4harvest: from December 26 to December 29 | Medium66% |
Direct sowing (2)
Start indoors (0)
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Transplants (0)
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Wait (1)
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Matera 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 Matera?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.6 days, even with average rain of 63.21 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 7.38 °C, maximum 13.23 °C, rain 63.21 mm, and dry spell 9.6 days.
When should Arugula be avoided in Matera?
The available Arugula window is from December 1 to December 4 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 66%; 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
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026



