Berlin, Berlin
When to plant winter squash / pumpkin in Berlin
Station data · 86% confidence warm seasontender to frost
- Direct sowearly MayMay 2 – May 23 · 86% conf.
- Harvestlate JulyJul 26 – Aug 30 · 77% conf.
- Start seeds indoorsearly AprilApr 4 – Apr 25 · 82% conf.
- Transplant outdoorsearly MayMay 2 – May 23 · 86% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Winter squash / Pumpkin at a glance in Berlin
- Needs soil above 16°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 85–120 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 winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Berlin?
Direct-sow around early May (May 2–May 23) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will winter squash / pumpkin be ready to harvest in Berlin?
Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 26–Aug 30) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start winter squash / pumpkin seeds indoors in Berlin?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 4–Apr 25) in Berlin, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant winter squash / pumpkin outdoors in Berlin?
Transplant outdoors around early May (May 2–May 23) 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 winter squash / pumpkin to maturity outdoors.
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