Berlin, Berlin

When to plant potato in Berlin

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

  • Direct sow
    mid April
    Apr 11 – May 2 · 86% conf.
  • Harvest
    mid June
    Jun 20 – Aug 9 · 77% conf.

The growing window at a glance

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

Potato at a glance in Berlin

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Potatocool season
Harvest
Start indoorsTransplant outDirect sowHarvest
  • Needs soil above 7°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 70–120 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 potato outdoors in Berlin?

Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 11–May 2) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.

When will potato be ready to harvest in Berlin?

Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 20–Aug 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 enough time to grow potato to maturity outdoors.