January in Massafra
What to plant in January in Massafra
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Massafra in January.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onion | High90% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccoli, Tuscan kale | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onion | High90% |
| Wait6 crops | Swiss chard, Carrot, Pea, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | Low50.5% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (6)
Swiss chardwindow: from January 6 to January 11harvest: from February 26 to March 2›
Carrotwindow: from January 8 to January 11harvest: from March 9 to March 13›
Peawindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 24 to March 15›
Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24›
Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 29 to February 27›
Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 4 to February 24›
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing1 crop | Onionwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from March 31 to April 30 | High90% |
| Start indoors2 crops | Broccolistart indoors: January 28harvest: from May 8 to December 16Tuscan kalestart indoors: January 16harvest: from April 15 to December 31 | High80% |
| Transplants1 crop | Onionwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from March 31 to April 30 | High90% |
| Wait6 crops | Swiss chardwindow: from January 6 to January 11harvest: from February 26 to March 2Carrotwindow: from January 8 to January 11harvest: from March 9 to March 13Peawindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 24 to March 15Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 29 to February 27Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 4 to February 24 | Low50.5% |
Direct sowing (1)
Start indoors (2)
Transplants (1)
Wait (6)
Swiss chardwindow: from January 6 to January 11harvest: from February 26 to March 2›
Carrotwindow: from January 8 to January 11harvest: from March 9 to March 13›
Peawindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 24 to March 15›
Radishwindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 25 to February 24›
Arugulawindow: from January 1 to January 31harvest: from January 29 to February 27›
Spinachwindow: from January 1 to January 20harvest: from February 4 to February 24›
Method and limits
What should I start with in January in Massafra?
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 90%.
Which crop can be started indoors in January?
For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 28 to September 6. The expected transplanting window is from March 10 to October 18 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in January in Massafra?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12.1 days, even with average rain of 58.66 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 6 °C, maximum 12.06 °C, rain 58.66 mm, and dry spell 12.1 days.
Why wait on Swiss chard in January?
The available Swiss chard window is from January 6 to January 11, from January 29 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



