Hamburg, Hamburg
When to plant basil in Hamburg
Station data · 84% confidence warm seasontender to frost
- Direct sowlate AprilApr 29 – May 20 · 84% conf.
- Harvestlate JuneJun 28 – Jul 28 · 76% conf.
- Start seeds indoorsmid MarchMar 18 – Apr 8 · 80% conf.
- Transplant outdoorslate AprilApr 29 – May 20 · 84% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Basil at a glance in Hamburg
- Needs soil above 16°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 60–90 days.
- Climate zone: Temperate oceanic (Cfb).
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 basil outdoors in Hamburg?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Hamburg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will basil be ready to harvest in Hamburg?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 28–Jul 28) in Hamburg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start basil seeds indoors in Hamburg?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Hamburg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant basil outdoors in Hamburg?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 29–May 20) in Hamburg, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Hamburg?
Hamburg has roughly 181 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow basil to maturity outdoors.