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Gdańsk: frost dates

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In Gdańsk the last spring frost usually comes around 22 April and the first autumn frost around 19 November, which leaves about 211 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 24 May.

Last spring frostaround 22 April
First autumn frostaround 19 November
Frost-free days211 days

Median of 2016–2025 for the 25 km grid cell of the city: the last day at or below 0 °C in spring and the first in autumn (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). In a cold year a frost can come a week or two later — Greenly warns 48 hours ahead.

When to sow and plant

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha27 February8 April29 April
Arugula—11 Marchsow 1 April
Basil17 April25 May15 June
Beet—11 Marchsow 1 April
Bell Pepper12 March25 May15 June
Black-eyed Susan26 February—29 April
Bok Choy4 March8 April29 April
Broad bean—11 Marchsow 1 April
Broccoli—11 Marchsow 1 April
Brussels Sprouts25 January11 March1 April
Cabbage—11 Marchsow 1 April
Calendula—11 Marchsow 1 April
Carrot——sow 1 April
Cauliflower28 January11 March1 April
Celeriac21 January8 April29 April
Celery21 January8 April29 April
Celosia28 March12 May2 June
Chamomile—11 Marchsow 1 April
Chayote21 January19 April10 May
Chickpea——sow 1 April
Chili Pepper18 March31 May21 June
China aster3 April25 May15 June
Chives——sow 1 April
Cilantro—11 Marchsow 1 April
Corn—19 Aprilsow 10 May
Cosmos28 March12 May2 June
Cucumber13 April25 May15 June
Daikon—11 Marchsow 1 April
Delphinium1 February—1 April
Dill—11 Marchsow 1 April
Eggplant16 March25 May15 June
Florence fennel22 February8 April29 April
Garden sorrel—11 Marchsow 1 April
Green Beans13 March19 April10 May
Hyssop——sow 1 April
Kale—11 Marchsow 1 April
Kiwano1 April3 May24 May
Kohlrabi—11 Marchsow 1 April
Leek31 December11 March1 April
Lemon balm—11 Marchsow 1 April
Lettuce—11 Marchsow 1 April
Lisianthus14 December11 March1 April
Lovage——sow 1 April
Luffa13 April25 May15 June
Marigold25 February8 April29 April
Melon3 April25 May15 June
Microgreens—12 Maysow 2 June
Moringa6 April31 May21 June
Mustard greens—11 Marchsow 1 April
Napa cabbage6 March8 April29 April
Nasturtium1 March8 April29 April
Okra13 April25 May15 June
Oregano10 January11 March1 April
Pansy14 January11 March1 April
Parsley—11 Marchsow 1 April
Parsnip——sow 1 April
Peanut18 April25 May15 June
Peas—11 Marchsow 1 April
Petunia23 March25 May15 June
Physalis19 March3 May24 May
Pumpkin27 March3 May24 May
Purple coneflower29 January—1 April
Radish——sow 1 April
Sage21 January11 March1 April
Snapdragon5 January11 March1 April
Spinach—11 Marchsow 1 April
Stevia15 March3 May24 May
Stock—11 Marchsow 1 April
Sunflower—12 Maysow 2 June
Sweet Corn—19 Aprilsow 10 May
Sweet pea28 January11 March1 April
Sweet William——sow 1 April
Swiss Chard—11 Marchsow 1 April
Thyme—11 Marchsow 1 April
Tomato7 March3 May24 May
Turnip—11 Marchsow 1 April
Watercress—11 Marchsow 1 April
Watermelon23 April25 May15 June
Zinnia26 April31 May21 June
Zucchini1 April3 May24 May

Planting out: a week after the last frost once the soil is warm enough for the crop; frost-hardy crops three weeks before it; an unheated greenhouse three weeks earlier. Seedlings are sown so they are ready on that day.

Planted in autumn

CropPlant around
Bearded Iris20 October
Crocus20 October
Daffodil20 October
Garlic20 October
Hyacinth20 October
Lily20 October
Peony20 October
Saffron20 October
Tulip20 October
Wild garlic20 October

A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.

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