Growing Season: Nykøbing Sjælland
Growing season
The growing season in Nykøbing Sjælland is approximately 204 days and is limited by both frost and daylight.
Last spring frost
The last spring frost normally occurs on 27 Mar in Nykøbing Sjælland. At the earliest, the last frost is over around 7 Mar and at the latest around 6 Apr.
| Frost-free probabilityFrost-free prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 7 Mar | High risk | Frost 9 out of 10 years after this date |
| 25% | 21 Mar | Frost 3 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 50% | 27 Mar | Normal risk | Frost every other year after this date |
| 75% | 31 Mar | Frost 1 out of 4 years after this date | |
| 90% | 6 Apr | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years after this date |
First autumn frost
The first autumn frost normally occurs on 26 Nov in Nykøbing Sjælland. At the earliest, frost can arrive around 8 Nov and at the latest around 17 Dec.
| Frost probabilityFrost prob. | Date | Grower's risk level | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 8 Nov | Low risk | Frost 1 out of 10 years on or before this date |
| 25% | 19 Nov | Frost 1 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 50% | 26 Nov | Normal risk | Frost every other year on or before this date |
| 75% | 8 Dec | Frost 3 out of 4 years on or before this date | |
| 90% | 17 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 | 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 |