Berlin, Berlin
When to plant lettuce in Berlin
Station data · 86% confidence cool seasonhalf-hardy to frost
- Direct sowlate MarchMar 28 – Apr 18 · 86% conf.
- Harvestmid MayMay 19 – Jun 3 · 77% conf.
- Start seeds indoorslate MarchMar 28 – Apr 18 · 82% conf.
- Transplant outdoorsearly AprilApr 4 – Apr 25 · 86% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Lettuce at a glance in Berlin
- Needs soil above 4°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 45–60 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 lettuce outdoors in Berlin?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will lettuce be ready to harvest in Berlin?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 19–Jun 3) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start lettuce seeds indoors in Berlin?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant lettuce 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 lettuce to maturity outdoors.