Berlin, Berlin
When to plant garlic in Berlin
Station data · 86% confidence cool seasonvery-hardy to frost
- Direct sowmid SeptemberSep 12 – Oct 3 · 86% conf.
- Harvestearly MayMay 9 – May 9 · 77% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Frost-free growing season · 168 daysFrost risk (before Apr 25 / after Oct 10)
Garlic at a glance in Berlin
- Needs soil above 10°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 240 days.
- Climate zone: Continental, warm summer (Dfb).
Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.
Frequently asked
When can I sow garlic outdoors in Berlin?
Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 12–Oct 3) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will garlic be ready to harvest in Berlin?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 9–May 9) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
How long is the growing season in Berlin?
Berlin has roughly 168 frost-free days, which is marginal time to grow garlic to maturity outdoors.