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Harvest calendar

When is it ready? The harvest time for each plant, average for Germany, from German horticultural sources or worked out from the sowing and planting dates.

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Worked out with the average for Germany: last frost 19 April, first autumn frost 27 October. On each plant page you can use a German postcode. Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst, daily minimum temperatures 1991–2020, our own calculation. Licence CC BY 4.0. Postcode coordinates: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).

PlantHarvest (average for Germany)Source saysSource
Fruiting vegetables · 10
Aubergine (eggplant)10 July – 18 SeptemberAfter 65–80 days from plantingPenn State Extension
Cape gooseberry21 August – 27 October21 August until the first frostSächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Chilli pepper15 July – 13 AugustAfter 70–85 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Cucumber25 June – 24 JulyAfter 50–65 days from sowingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Melon8–28 AugustAfter 80–100 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Pumpkin and winter squash–After 100 daysUniversity of Maryland Extension
Sweet pepper15 July – 13 AugustAfter 70–85 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Sweetcorn5 July – 18 AugustAfter 60–90 days from sowingUSU Extension
Tomato10 July – 28 SeptemberAfter 65–90 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Zucchini (courgette)9 July – 3 SeptemberAfter 50–65 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Beans and peas · 6
Broad bean (fava bean)21 June – 10 July21 June – 10 JulyLandwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen, Pflanzenschutz im Haus- und Kleingarten
Bush bean25 June – 8 SeptemberAfter 50–60 days from sowingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Pea11 May – 8 SeptemberAfter 50–70 days from sowingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Pole bean5 July – 18 OctoberAfter 60–110 days from sowingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Runner bean15 August – 27 October15 August until the first frostSächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Sugar snap and snow pea11 May – 8 SeptemberAfter 50–70 days from sowingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Cabbages and turnips · 12
Broccoli23 May – 9 OctoberAfter 55–70 days from plantingUT Extension D59
Brussels sprouts1 September – March1 September – MarchSächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Cauliflower25 May – 14 OctoberAfter 50–75 days from plantingUT Extension D59
Chinese cabbage9 September – 24 OctoberAfter 70 days from sowingRHS
Kale21 October – March21 October – MarchSächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Kohlrabi10 May – 29 SeptemberAfter 35–45 days from plantingUT Extension D59
Pak choi26 August – 9 NovemberAfter 56–70 days from sowingRHS
Red cabbage1 September – 30 November1 September – 30 NovemberLandesbetrieb Landwirtschaft Hessen (LLH), Gemüsebau
Savoy cabbage–After 80 daysUSU Extension
Swede (rutabaga)1–31 October1–31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Gemüseblog
Turnip–After 40–75 daysUMD Extension
White cabbage18 May – 14 AugustAfter 50–75 days from plantingUT Extension D59
Roots and tubers · 10
Beetroot28 May – 18 SeptemberAfter 60–80 days from sowingUSU Extension
Black salsify1 October – April1 October – AprilLandwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen
Carrot7 June – 8 OctoberAfter 70–100 days from sowingUSU Extension
Celeriac1 September – 30 November1 September – 30 NovemberBundesverband Deutscher Gartenfreunde (BDG)
Hamburg parsley1 October – 30 November1 October – 30 NovemberDLR Rheinland-Pfalz, Ernährungsberatung
Parsnip15 September – March15 September – MarchBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Potato15 June – 31 October15 June – 31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG) · Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Radish28 April – 30 SeptemberAfter 30 days from sowingColorado State University Extension, GardenNotes #720
Sweet potato1–31 October1–31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Winter radish (daikon)31 July – 30 OctoberAfter 30–60 days from sowingCornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
Onions and leeks · 5
Garlic1 July – 31 August, in the year after planting1 July – 31 AugustBayerische Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau (LWG)
Leek1 September – February1 September – FebruaryBayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL) · Bayerische Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau (LWG), Urban Gardening
Onion–After 90–110 days from sowingCornell Home Gardening
Shallot1 July – 31 August1 July – 31 AugustSächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG)
Spring onion (scallion)5 May – 28 SeptemberAfter 65–75 days from sowingCornell Home Gardening
Salads and leafy greens · 12
Butterhead lettuce–After 55–75 daysCornell Home Gardening
Celery14–24 JulyAfter 60–70 days from plantingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Endive21 September – 30 November21 September – 30 NovemberLWG Bayerische Gartenakademie
Florence fennel1 July – 9 SeptemberAfter 56 days from plantingBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Garden cress15 May – 14 OctoberAfter 14 days from sowingBingenheimer Saatgut Blog
Iceberg lettuce7 June – 8 OctoberAfter 70–85 days from sowingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Lamb’s lettuce (corn salad)1 November – into spring1 November – into springLWG Bayerische Gartenakademie
Loose-leaf lettuce8 May – 20 OctoberAfter 40–50 days from sowingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Radicchio1–31 October1–31 OctoberLWG Bayerische Gartenakademie
Rocket (arugula)29 March – 12 OctoberAfter 28–42 days from sowingRHS
Spinach18 May – 4 June; 20 September – 14 NovemberAfter 50–60 days from sowingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Swiss chard20 June – 8 SeptemberAfter 60–70 days from sowingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Herbs · 15
Basil17 June – 1 JulyAfter 42 days from plantingUniversity of Maryland Extension
Borage–––
Chervil20–27 OctoberAfter 56 days from sowingRHS Grow your own
Chives1 April – 30 November1 April – 30 NovemberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Coriander (cilantro)28 June – 9 OctoberAfter 70 days from sowingRHS Grow your own
Dill17 May – 5 OctoberAfter 42–56 days from sowingUtah State University Extension
LavenderFlowering: 1 July – 31 AugustFlowering: 1 July – 31 AugustSächsische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft · Gartenakademie Rheinland-Pfalz (DLR)
Lemon balm1 June – 31 October1 June – 31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Mint1 June – 31 October1 June – 31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Oregano1 June – 31 August1 June – 31 AugustBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Parsley3 July – 13 SeptemberAfter 75 days from sowingNC State Extension Gardener Handbook, Ch. 16, Table 16–4
Rosemary6 May – 31 October1 May – 31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Sage1 May – 31 October1 May – 31 OctoberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Summer savory1 June – 30 September1 June – 30 SeptemberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Thyme1 May – 30 September1 May – 30 SeptemberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Merkblatt 2166
Flowers · 5
French marigold (tagetes)Flowering: 1 June – 31 AugustFlowering: 1 June – 31 AugustBundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH) mit dem Julius Kühn-Institut
Nasturtium1 June – 31 October1 June – 31 OctoberBundeszentrum für Ernährung (BZfE)
Pot marigold (calendula)Flowering: 1 June – 27 OctoberFlowering: 1 June until the first frostLWG Gemüsebau
SunflowerFlowering: 1 July – 31 OctoberFlowering: 1 July – 31 OctoberGartenakademie Rheinland-Pfalz (DLR)
Sweet alyssum–––
Perennials · 6
Asparagusfrom year 3: 15 April – 24 JuneFrom year 3: 15 April – 24 June (in year 3 until 31 May)Bayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Globe artichoke1 August – 30 September1 August – 30 SeptemberBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Horseradish1 October – January1 October – JanuaryBundesverband Deutscher Gartenfreunde (BDG)
Jerusalem artichoke1 November – April1 November – AprilGartenakademie Rheinland-Pfalz (DLR)
Rhubarbfrom year 2: 1 April – 24 JuneFrom year 2: 1 April – 24 June (in year 2 until 15 May)Bayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)
Strawberryfrom year 2: 21 May – 10 JulyFrom year 2: 21 May – 10 JulyBayerische Gartenakademie (LWG)

“–” means the source only gives days without saying from when (“after 100 days”, but from sowing or planting?). Then we work nothing out.

No sourced harvest time yet: Butterhead lettuce, Onion, Pumpkin and winter squash, Savoy cabbage, Turnip, Borage and Sweet alyssum.

Green manure is not harvested, so it is not in the chart.

Questions and answers

When can I harvest potatoes?

15 June – 31 October, according to Bayerische Gartenakademie (LWG) and Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG).

When can I harvest tomatoes?

Average for Germany: 10 July – 28 September, that is after 65–90 days from planting, according to University of Maryland Extension.

When can I harvest garlic?

1 July – 31 August, according to Bayerische Landesanstalt für Weinbau und Gartenbau (LWG). You harvest in the year after planting.

When can I harvest zucchini?

Average for Germany: 9 July – 3 September, that is after 50–65 days from planting, according to University of Maryland Extension.

When can I harvest carrots?

Average for Germany: 7 June – 8 October, that is after 70–100 days from sowing, according to USU Extension.

What is ready to harvest in October?

On average in Germany, for example potatoes, Cape gooseberries, pole beans, runner beans, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, pak choi and red cabbage.

How do you work out the harvest time?

If a German horticultural source names months, they apply, as for potatoes. If the source gives days from sowing or planting, we count them from the sowing or planting window, as for tomatoes. Anything harvested until the first frost ends at the first autumn frost. No harvest starts before sowing or planting.

Why is the harvest time missing for some plants?

Because we cannot back it up. Some sources only say “after 100 days” without saying from when. Then the gap stays instead of us guessing.

Sources

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  2. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Peppers in a Home Garden
  3. Penn State Extension: Eggplant in the Garden and the Kitchen
  4. Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG): Wenig bekannte Gemüsearten (3. Auflage 2017)
  5. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Cucumbers in a Home Garden
  6. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Summer Squash (Zucchini) in a Home Garden
  7. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Pumpkins in a Home Garden
  8. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Melons in a Home Garden
  9. USU Extension: How to Grow Sweet Corn in Your Garden
  10. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Beans in a Home Garden
  11. Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG): Gemüsebohnen – Anbau und Verwendung im Haus- und Kleingarten (2. Auflage 2017)
  12. University of Maryland Extension: Growing Green Peas in a Home Garden
  13. Landwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen, Pflanzenschutz im Haus- und Kleingarten: Samenkäferbefall an Dicken Bohnen
  14. UT Extension D59: Cole Crops for the Tennessee Vegetable Garden
  15. Landesbetrieb Landwirtschaft Hessen (LLH), Gemüsebau: Was Sie schon immer über Blaukraut – pardon Rotkraut – wissen wollten
  16. USU Extension: How to Grow Cabbage in Your Garden
  17. Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG): Anbau von Rosenkohl im Haus- und Kleingarten (2016, Archivkopie)
  18. Sächsische Gartenakademie (LfULG): Anbau von Grünkohl im Haus- und Kleingarten (2016, Archivkopie)
  19. RHS: How to grow Chinese cabbage
  20. RHS: How to grow pak choi
  21. Bayerische Gartenakademie (LWG), Gemüseblog: Wie wär‘s mit Steckrüben, den Erdkohlrabis? (2. April 2025)
  22. UMD Extension: Radishes, Rutabagas and Turnips
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  27. Bayerische Gartenakademie (LWG): Bataten – Süßkartoffeln (Merkblatt 2179)
  28. USU Extension: Carrots in the Garden
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  30. DLR Rheinland-Pfalz, Ernährungsberatung: Vergessene Gemüse – Petersilienwurzel
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  33. Landwirtschaftskammer Niedersachsen: Schwarzwurzeln – warum werden sie auch Winterspargel genannt? (Archivkopie 17.02.2026)
  34. Cornell Home Gardening: Growing Guide Onions
  35. Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (LfL): Lauch – Spargel des armen Mannes? (Merkblatt, 2005)
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  38. Cornell Home Gardening: Growing Guide Lettuce
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