Berlin, Berlin

When to plant kale in Berlin

Station data · 86% confidence cool seasonvery-hardy to frost

  • Direct sow
    early April
    Apr 4 – Apr 25 · 86% conf.
  • Harvest
    late May
    May 29 – Jun 18 · 77% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    mid March
    Mar 14 – Apr 4 · 82% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    early April
    Apr 4 – Apr 25 · 86% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 168 daysFrost risk (before Apr 25 / after Oct 10)

Kale at a glance in Berlin

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Kalecool season
Start indoorsTransplant outDirect sowHarvest
  • Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 55–75 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 kale outdoors in Berlin?

Direct-sow around early April (Apr 4–Apr 25) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.

When will kale be ready to harvest in Berlin?

Expect to harvest from around late May (May 29–Jun 18) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.

When should I start kale seeds indoors in Berlin?

Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 14–Apr 4) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.

When can I transplant kale outdoors in Berlin?

Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 4–Apr 25) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.

How long is the growing season in Berlin?

Berlin has roughly 168 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow kale to maturity outdoors.