Apples
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
π Colorado
Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 4b
Welcome to the planting guide for JEFFERSON. Located in USDA Zone 4b, the average last spring frost here is around May 15. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
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5-Day Forecast
as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Today
Aug 26
63Β°
/
42Β°
π§ 38%
Thu
Aug 27
64Β°
/
41Β°
π§ 71%
Fri
Aug 28
63Β°
/
41Β°
π§ 63%
Sat
Aug 29
62Β°
/
43Β°
π§ 21%
Sun
Aug 30
54Β°
/
41Β°
π§ 100%
π§ Watering Forecast
Need: 1.00" / week Β· 5-day outlook
π§ Water as usual
TodayAug 26βοΈ63Β° / 42Β°π§ 38%0.01" rainπ§Water
ThuAug 27βοΈ64Β° / 41Β°π§ 71%0.02" rainπ§Water
FriAug 28βοΈ63Β° / 41Β°π§ 63%0.01" rainπ§Water
SatAug 29βοΈ62Β° / 43Β°π§ 21%0.02" rainπ§Water
SunAug 30βοΈ54Β° / 41Β°π§ 100%0.06" rainπ§Water
π Personal Planting Schedule
Based on your zone 4b frost calendar Β· Last spring frost May 15 Β· First fall frost Oct 15
| Plant | π Start Indoors | π± Direct Sow | πͺ΄ Transplant | π₯ Harvest Window | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 3145d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 28 β Aug 27 | π |
| Cantaloupe π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | Jun 582d ago | Aug 12 β Aug 27 | π |
| Lavender π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 6173d ago | Aug 206d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 27 β Oct 15 | π₯ |
| Pumpkin π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 24124d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | Jun 582d ago | Aug 27 β Sep 26 | π₯ |
| Sun hemp π₯Ά soil cold | β | May 29β¦89d ago | β | Jul 28 β Aug 27 | π |
| Barley | β | May 1117d ago | β | Jun 30 β Aug 29 | π |
| Sunflowers | Apr 24124d ago | May 2296d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 31 β Aug 30 | π |
| Thyme π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | May 2296d ago | Aug 20 β Aug 30 | π |
| Brussels sprouts | Apr 17131d ago | May 15103d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 3 β Sep 2 | π |
| Apples | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Bermuda grass π₯Ά soil cold | β | Jun 5β¦82d ago | Jun 1473d ago | Aug 4 β Sep 3 | π |
| Blackberries | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Blueberries | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Cedar trees | β | May 15103d ago | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Cherries | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Cherry blossom trees | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Dogwood | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Fescue grass | β | May 1117d ago | β | Jun 15 β Jun 30 | π |
| Fig trees | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Garlic | β | Sep 3in 8d | β | β | π |
| Garlic (fall planting) | β | Sep 3in 8d | β | β | π |
| Grass seed (general) | β | May 15103d ago | β | Jun 14 β Jul 14 | π |
| Hydrangeas | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Magnolia | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 2989d ago | β | π |
| Maple trees | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Onions | Mar 6173d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | Jul 16 β Aug 15 | π |
| Peaches | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Pears | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Peonies | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Peppers (bell) π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | β | Jun 582d ago | Aug 4 β Sep 3 | π |
| Pine trees | β | May 15103d ago | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Plums | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Radishes | β | Apr 17131d ago | β | May 9 β Jun 1 | π |
| Raspberries | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Rhubarb | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 1117d ago | β | π |
| Roses | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | Jul 14 β Aug 13 | π |
| Strawberries | β | Sep 3in 8d | May 15103d ago | Jul 14 β Aug 13 | π |
| Sweet potatoes π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | β | Jun 582d ago | Sep 3 β Oct 3 | π₯ |
| Tulips | β | Sep 3in 8d | β | Sep 12 β Oct 15 | π |
| Wheat (home growing interest) β‘ short season | β | May 1117d ago | β | Aug 19 β Oct 15 | π |
| Celery | Feb 20187d ago | Jul 948d ago | May 2989d ago | Sep 6 β Oct 15 | π₯ |
| Corn | β | May 2989d ago | β | Jul 28 β Sep 6 | π |
| Rosemary π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 6173d ago | β | May 2989d ago | Aug 17 β Sep 6 | π |
| Tomatoes π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | Jul 2334d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 28 β Sep 6 | π |
| Watermelon π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 7 β Sep 6 | π |
| Eggplant π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | β | Jun 582d ago | Aug 9 β Sep 8 | π |
| Daffodils | β | Sep 17in 22d | β | Sep 12 β Oct 15 | π₯ |
| Lilies | β | May 15103d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 13 β Sep 12 | π |
| Squash π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | Jun 582d ago | Jul 18 β Sep 16 | π |
| Oak trees | β | May 15103d ago | May 15103d ago | β | π |
| Onions (sets) | β | Apr 17131d ago | β | Jul 6 β Aug 5 | π |
| Shallots | β | Apr 17131d ago | β | Jul 16 β Aug 15 | π |
| Wildflowers mix π₯Ά soil cold | β | May 15β¦103d ago | β | Jul 14 β Aug 13 | π |
| Dahlias π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 22β¦96d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 10 β Sep 19 | π |
| Artichokes | Mar 6173d ago | Jul 2334d ago | May 2989d ago | Aug 22 β Sep 26 | π |
| Leeks | Mar 6173d ago | May 1117d ago | May 15103d ago | Aug 9 β Sep 28 | π |
| Microgreens | May 16467d ago | May 15103d ago | β | May 22 β Jun 5 | π |
| Asparagus | Feb 20187d ago | β | May 1117d ago | β | β |
| Avocado π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Beets | Apr 3145d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 1 β Jun 21 | β |
| Birch trees | β | β | May 15103d ago | β | β |
| Broccoli | Mar 20159d ago | May 1117d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 25 β Jul 25 | β |
| Cabbage | Mar 20159d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 16 β Jul 26 | β |
| Carrots | β | Apr 24124d ago | β | Jun 23 β Jul 13 | β |
| Cauliflower | Apr 3145d ago | Jul 2334d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 25 β Aug 9 | β |
| Chives | Mar 20159d ago | May 1117d ago | May 15103d ago | Jul 20 β Jul 30 | β |
| Cilantro | May 1117d ago | May 1117d ago | May 2296d ago | Jun 15 β Jul 10 | β |
| Clover | β | May 1117d ago | β | Jun 30 β Jul 20 | β |
| Cosmos π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 3145d ago | May 22β¦96d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 11 β Aug 20 | β |
| Cucumbers π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | Jun 582d ago | Jul 18 β Aug 7 | β |
| Dill π₯Ά soil cold | β | May 15β¦103d ago | β | Jun 24 β Jul 24 | β |
| Ginger π₯Ά soil cold | Feb 20187d ago | Jun 5β¦82d ago | Jun 582d ago | β | β |
| Grapes | β | β | May 15103d ago | β | β |
| Green beans π₯Ά soil cold | β | May 29β¦89d ago | β | Jul 18 β Aug 7 | β |
| JalapeΓ±os π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | β | May 2989d ago | Aug 7 β Aug 22 | β |
| Kale | Apr 3145d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 6 β Jun 21 | β |
| Kentucky bluegrass | β | May 1117d ago | β | β | β |
| Lemon trees π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Lemons π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Lettuce | Apr 3145d ago | May 1117d ago | May 8110d ago | May 31 β Jul 5 | β |
| Limes π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Mango π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Marigolds π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 3145d ago | May 22β¦96d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 11 β Aug 10 | β |
| Mint | Mar 20159d ago | May 2989d ago | May 2296d ago | Aug 10 β Aug 20 | β |
| Okra π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | Jun 5β¦82d ago | Jun 582d ago | Jul 25 β Aug 9 | β |
| Oranges π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Oregano π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | May 2296d ago | Aug 10 β Aug 20 | β |
| Pansies | Mar 6173d ago | May 1117d ago | Apr 24124d ago | Jul 8 β Jul 23 | β |
| Parsley | Mar 6173d ago | May 1117d ago | May 15103d ago | Jul 10 β Jul 30 | β |
| Peas | β | Apr 3145d ago | β | May 28 β Jun 22 | β |
| Petunias π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 6173d ago | β | May 2989d ago | Aug 7 β Aug 22 | β |
| Pineapple π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | May 2989d ago | β | β |
| Potatoes | β | Apr 17131d ago | β | Jun 26 β Aug 15 | β |
| Sage π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | May 2296d ago | Aug 5 β Aug 20 | β |
| Scallions | Mar 6173d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | Jun 16 β Jul 16 | β |
| Snapdragons | Mar 6173d ago | May 1117d ago | May 1117d ago | Jul 20 β Aug 19 | β |
| Spinach | Apr 3145d ago | Apr 17131d ago | May 1117d ago | May 22 β Jun 6 | β |
| Turmeric π₯Ά soil cold | Mar 20159d ago | Jun 5β¦82d ago | Jun 582d ago | β | β |
| Zinnias π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 22β¦96d ago | May 2989d ago | Jul 21 β Aug 5 | β |
| Zucchini π₯Ά soil cold | Apr 17131d ago | May 29β¦89d ago | Jun 582d ago | Jul 13 β Jul 28 | β |
Apr 7 Today Apr 14 Within 2 weeks May 1 Upcoming Mar 15 Passed β¦ Date adjusted by weather/forecast
Artichokes
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Asparagus
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Barley
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Basil
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Beets
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Bermuda grass
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Birch trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Blackberries
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Blueberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Broccoli
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Brussels sprouts
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cabbage
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cantaloupe
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Carrots
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cauliflower
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cedar trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Celery
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cherries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cherry blossom trees
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β8). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Chives
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cilantro
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Clover
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Corn
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cosmos
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Cucumbers
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Daffodils
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Dahlias
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Dill
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Dogwood
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Eggplant
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Fescue grass
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Fig trees
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Garlic
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Garlic (fall planting)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Ginger
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Grapes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Grass seed (general)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Green beans
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Hydrangeas
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
JalapeΓ±os
β³ WAIT
- Note: USDA zone 4 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~153 days).
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Kale
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Kentucky bluegrass
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Lavender
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Leeks
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Lemon trees
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Lemons
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Lettuce
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Lilies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Limes
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Magnolia
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Mango
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Maple trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Marigolds
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Microgreens
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Mint
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Oak trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Okra
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Onions
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Onions (sets)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Oranges
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Oregano
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Pansies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Parsley
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Peaches
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Pears
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Peas
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Peonies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Peppers (bell)
β³ WAIT
- Note: USDA zone 4 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~153 days).
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Petunias
β³ WAIT
- Note: USDA zone 4 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~153 days).
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Pine trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Pineapple
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Plums
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Pumpkin
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Radishes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Raspberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Rhubarb
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Rosemary
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Roses
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Sage
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Scallions
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Shallots
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Snapdragons
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 4 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 7β10), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~153 days).
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Spinach
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Squash
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Strawberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Sun hemp
β³ WAIT
- Note: USDA zone 4 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 8β13), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~153 days).
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Sunflowers
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Sweet potatoes
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Thyme
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5β9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Tomatoes
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Tulips
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Turmeric
β NO
- Your Zone (4) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Watermelon
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Wheat (home growing interest)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (52.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Wildflowers mix
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 55Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Zinnias
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT
Zucchini
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (52.5Β°F) β needs at least 60Β°F.
- Air temp (62.94Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 49 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 12:00 MDT