February in Ascoli Piceno
What to plant in February in Ascoli Piceno
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Ascoli Piceno in February.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale, Lettuce | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onion | High80% |
| Wait6 crops | Swiss chard, Carrot, Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (1)
Wait (6)
Swiss chardwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 14 to April 18›
Carrotwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 24 to April 28›
Peawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 19 to April 23›
Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24›
Arugulawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 22 to March 27›
Spinachwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 30 to April 3›
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 23 to February 29harvest: from May 23 to May 28 | High80% |
| Start indoors3 crops | Broccolistart indoors: January 31harvest: from May 11 to December 13Tuscan kalestart indoors: February 6harvest: from May 5 to December 28Lettucestart indoors: February 10harvest: from April 19 to December 6 | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onionwindow: from February 23 to February 29harvest: from May 23 to May 28 | High80% |
| Wait6 crops | Swiss chardwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 14 to April 18Carrotwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 24 to April 28Peawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 19 to April 23Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24Arugulawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 22 to March 27Spinachwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 30 to April 3 | Low50% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (3)
Transplants (1)
Wait (6)
Swiss chardwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 14 to April 18›
Carrotwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 24 to April 28›
Peawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from April 19 to April 23›
Radishwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 20 to March 24›
Arugulawindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 22 to March 27›
Spinachwindow: from February 24 to February 29harvest: from March 30 to April 3›
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
What should I start with in February in Ascoli Piceno?
Start with Onion for direct sowing during from February 23 to February 29. The estimated harvest is from May 23 to May 28 and the best estimated success rate is 80%.
Should I use indoor seed starting in February in Ascoli Piceno?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 31 to September 3. The expected transplanting window is from March 13 to October 15 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read February climate for Ascoli Piceno?
Check night temperatures: with an average minimum of 4.62 °C, germination and sensitive transplants can slow down. Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.97 days, even with average rain of 64.68 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 4.62 °C, maximum 10.35 °C, rain 64.68 mm, and dry spell 9.97 days.
Why wait on Swiss chard in February?
The available Swiss chard window is from February 24 to February 29 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




