Growing Season: Blokhus
Growing season
The growing season in Blokhus is approximately 197 days and is limited by both frost and daylight.
Last spring frost
The last spring frost normally occurs on 2 Apr in Blokhus. At the earliest, the last frost is over around 12 Mar and at the latest around 14 Apr.
| Frost-free probabilityFrost-free prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 12 Mar | High risk | Frost 9 out of 10 years after this date |
| 25% | 25 Mar | Frost 3 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 50% | 2 Apr | Normal risk | Frost every other year after this date |
| 75% | 9 Apr | Frost 1 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 90% | 14 Apr | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years after this date |
First autumn frost
The first autumn frost normally occurs on 22 Nov in Blokhus. At the earliest, frost can arrive around 7 Nov and at the latest around 2 Dec.
| Frost probabilityFrost prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 7 Nov | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years on or before this date |
| 25% | 18 Nov | Frost 1 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 50% | 22 Nov | Normal risk | Frost every other year on or before this date |
| 75% | 26 Nov | Frost 3 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 90% | 2 Dec | High risk | Frost 9 out of 10 years on or before this date |
Daylight & Persephone Period
Plants need at least 10 hours of daylight to grow actively. The period with under 10 h is called the Persephone period.
| From | To | Number of days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight over 10 h | 26 Feb | 16 Oct | 232 |
| Persephone period | 17 Oct | 25 Feb | 133 |
Daylight periods
Long-day plants like lettuce, spinach and coriander bolt when daylight gets too long. Plan sowing and harvest during periods when daylight is shorter (10-14 h). Early spring or late summer sowing gives the best results.
| Season | Light | Period | Days | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter daylight | 10-14 h | 26 Feb – 14 Apr | 48 | Grow long-day plants like spinach, lettuce and coriander. |
| Longer daylight | 14+ h | 15 Apr – 28 Aug | 136 | High risk of bolting |
| Shorter daylight | 10-14 h | 29 Aug – 16 Oct | 49 | Grow long-day plants |
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