What to grow in Valletta

A local planting guide for Malta — hardiness zone 12a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Valletta climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Valletta's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

Hardiness zone
12a
Average winter low
13°C (55°F)
Average summer high
27°C (80°F)
Last spring frost
Essentially frost-free
First fall frost
Essentially frost-free
Frost-free growing season
Year-round
Annual rainfall
525 mm/yr (21 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~0 days

Best plants for Valletta

132 plants in the library suit hardiness zone 12a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

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Easy starter picks for Valletta

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in hardiness zone 12a.

When to sow in Valletta

Valletta is frost-free with a mild, wetter winter. Grow cool-season crops through autumn and winter, and heat-lovers in spring and summer. Open the planner for a month-by-month calendar tuned to your exact spot.

Plan your Valletta garden →