Berlin, Berlin

When to plant turnip in Berlin

Station data · 86% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost

  • Direct sow
    early April
    Apr 4 – Apr 25 · 86% conf.
  • Harvest
    mid May
    May 14 – May 29 · 77% conf.

The growing window at a glance

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

Turnip at a glance in Berlin

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Turnipcool season
Start indoorsTransplant outDirect sowHarvest
  • Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 40–55 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 turnip outdoors in Berlin?

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

When will turnip be ready to harvest in Berlin?

Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 14–May 29) 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 turnip to maturity outdoors.