October in Mantova
What to plant in October in Mantova
Direct sowing, recommended transplants, and average climate risks for a vegetable garden in Mantova in October.
Operational summary
Crop actions
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing5 crops | Garlic, Lettuce, Radish, Arugula, Spinach | High84.6% |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants1 crop | Lettuce | High80% |
| Wait1 crop | Swiss chard | Low53% |
Direct sowing (5)
Garlicwindow: from October 1 to October 31harvest: June 1›
Lettucewindow: October 1harvest: November 4›
Radishwindow: from October 1 to October 24harvest: from October 25 to November 17›
Arugulawindow: from October 1 to October 22harvest: from October 25 to November 15›
Spinachwindow: from October 1 to October 14harvest: from November 4 to November 17›
Start indoors (0)
- -
Transplants (1)
Wait (1)
Crops for this month
| Action | Crops | Success probability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct sowing5 crops | Garlicwindow: from October 1 to October 31harvest: June 1Lettucewindow: October 1harvest: November 4Radishwindow: from October 1 to October 24harvest: from October 25 to November 17Arugulawindow: from October 1 to October 22harvest: from October 25 to November 15Spinachwindow: from October 1 to October 14harvest: from November 4 to November 17 | High84.6% |
| Start indoors0 crops | - | - |
| Transplants1 crop | Lettucewindow: October 1harvest: November 4 | High80% |
| Wait1 crop | Swiss chardwindow: October 1harvest: November 19 | Low53% |
Direct sowing (5)
Garlicwindow: from October 1 to October 31harvest: June 1›
Lettucewindow: October 1harvest: November 4›
Radishwindow: from October 1 to October 24harvest: from October 25 to November 17›
Arugulawindow: from October 1 to October 22harvest: from October 25 to November 15›
Spinachwindow: from October 1 to October 14harvest: from November 4 to November 17›
Start indoors (0)
- -
Transplants (1)
Wait (1)
Method and limits
Which recommendation stands out for Mantova in October?
Start with Garlic for direct sowing during from October 1 to October 31. The estimated harvest is June 1 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.
How should I read October climate for Mantova?
Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 10.33 days, even with average rain of 91.28 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 10.46 °C, maximum 20.21 °C, rain 91.28 mm, and dry spell 10.33 days.
What makes Swiss chard cautious this month?
The available Swiss chard window is October 1 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 53%; 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

