January in Caltanissetta
What to plant in January in Caltanissetta
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Caltanissetta in January.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onion | High97% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onion | High97% |
| Wait4 crops | Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low52.5% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (4)
Peawindow: from January 1 to January 5harvest: from February 24 to February 28›
Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24›
Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 30 to March 1›
Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from February 5 to March 7›
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onionwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from March 31 to April 30 | High97% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccolistart indoors: January 30harvest: from May 10 to December 16Tuscan kalestart indoors: January 17harvest: from April 16 to December 31 | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onionwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from March 31 to April 30 | High97% |
| Wait4 crops | Peawindow: from January 1 to January 5harvest: from February 24 to February 28Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 30 to March 1Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from February 5 to March 7 | Low52.5% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (4)
Peawindow: from January 1 to January 5harvest: from February 24 to February 28›
Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24›
Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 30 to March 1›
Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from February 5 to March 7›
Method and limits
What should I start with in January in Caltanissetta?
Start with Onion for direct sowing during from January 1 to January 31. The estimated harvest is from March 31 to April 30 and the best estimated success rate is 97%.
Which crop can be started indoors in January?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 30 to September 6. The expected transplanting window is from March 12 to October 18 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
How should I read January climate for Caltanissetta?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.23 days, even with average rain of 84.11 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 5.26 °C, maximum 12.3 °C, rain 84.11 mm, and dry spell 11.23 days.
When should Pea be avoided in Caltanissetta?
The available Pea window is from January 1 to January 5, from January 10 to January 31 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
- Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API
- Representative weather point: GeoNames
- Crop needs: OrtoClima
- Last data update: June 21, 2026



