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What to plant in March in Matera

Local guidance for March.

What to plant in March in Matera

This page summarizes what is worth doing in March in Matera, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.

Summary

Recommended direct sowing
10
Indoor seed starts
9
Recommended transplants
5
Crops to wait on
1

March in Matera is a month rich in garden options. There are 17 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Onion, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach. The same card can combine direct sowing, indoor seed starts, transplanting when they overlap in the month.

Before starting, watch especially for: overall climate risk is moderate. Crops to wait on with more care: Parsley.

Crops for this month

Each crop appears once. Inside the card you can see the useful options for the month, such as direct sowing, indoor starts, transplanting, or a cautious wait.

Why the calendar changes

Climate risk for the month

Average minimum temperature
7.4 C
Average maximum temperature
14.97 C
Average temperature
10.89 C
Average rain
53.61 mm
Average dry spell
11.33 days
Average solar radiation
13.92
  • overall climate risk is moderate

FAQ

Which crop has the clearest window in March in Matera?

Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from March 1 to March 31. The estimated harvest is from April 19 to May 19 and the best estimated success rate is 93%.

Should I use indoor seed starting in March in Matera?

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 March in Matera?

Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 11.33 days, even with average rain of 53.61 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 7.4 C, maximum 14.97 C, rain 53.61 mm, and dry spell 11.33 days.

Why wait on Parsley in March?

The available Parsley window is from March 30 to March 31 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.