Growing Season: Frederikssund
Growing season
The growing season in Frederikssund is approximately 191 days and is limited by both frost and daylight.
Last spring frost
The last spring frost normally occurs on 9 Apr in Frederikssund. At the earliest, the last frost is over around 28 Mar and at the latest around 3 May.
| Frost-free probabilityFrost-free prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 28 Mar | High risk | Frost 9 out of 10 years after this date |
| 25% | 3 Apr | Frost 3 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 50% | 9 Apr | Normal risk | Frost every other year after this date |
| 75% | 23 Apr | Frost 1 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 90% | 3 May | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years after this date |
First autumn frost
The first autumn frost normally occurs on 11 Nov in Frederikssund. At the earliest, frost can arrive around 15 Oct and at the latest around 28 Nov.
| Frost probabilityFrost prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 15 Oct | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years on or before this date |
| 25% | 23 Oct | Frost 1 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 50% | 11 Nov | Normal risk | Frost every other year on or before this date |
| 75% | 21 Nov | Frost 3 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 90% | 28 Nov | 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 | 24 Feb | 17 Oct | 235 |
| Persephone period | 18 Oct | 23 Feb | 130 |
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 | 24 Feb – 15 Apr | 51 | Grow long-day plants like spinach, lettuce and coriander. |
| Longer daylight | 14+ h | 16 Apr – 26 Aug | 133 | High risk of bolting |
| Shorter daylight | 10-14 h | 27 Aug – 17 Oct | 52 | Grow long-day plants |