Hildesheim Börde, Germany / Winterweizen (Winter Wheat)

Total GDD: 5831 (Aug 15)

Day 319 / 319 (100%)

Total GDD: 5831 (Aug 15)

Method: 32°F

7-Day Daily Avg: 38.6

7-Day Projection: 6101 by Aug 22

Season: Oct 01, 24 - Aug 15, 2025

Last Freeze:
10%: 04-05
50%: 04-17
90%: 04-28

First Freeze:
10%: 10-11
50%: 11-03
90%: 11-22

Growing Degree Days (GDD) track heat accumulation to predict when plants reach growth stages, pests emerge, and diseases become active.

Thresholds mark specific GDD values when events typically occur, with crossing dates showing when your season reaches each milestone.

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Growth Stage 130 °D

Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 6, 2022 | Oct 5, 2021

Growth Stage

Coleoptile emergence. Assess plant density and tillering potential. Scout for early season pests.

Fall Tillering 450 °D

Oct 22, 2024 | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 20, 2022 | Oct 23, 2021

Growth Stage

Active fall tillering. Assess tiller density. Apply fall nitrogen if needed.

Spring Greenup 1900 °D

Mar 29, 2025 | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 19, 2022

Growth Stage

Dormancy break. Growth resumes. Begin spring growth monitoring.

Jointing 2400 °D

Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 24, 2022

Growth Stage

First node visible. Rapid stem elongation. Critical nitrogen timing.

Heading 3000 °D

May 21, 2025 | May 1, 2024 | May 15, 2023 | May 19, 2022

Growth Stage

Critical pollination window begins. Ensure adequate soil moisture. Monitor for insect pests.

Maturity 4000 °D

Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 22, 2022

Growth Stage

Physiological maturity. Dough stage. Monitor harvest moisture and weather.