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Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 8b
Welcome to the planting guide for HELENA. Located in USDA Zone 8b, the average last spring frost here is around March 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
Apples
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- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Artichokes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Asparagus
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Barley
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Basil
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Beets
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YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Bermuda grass
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (80β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Birch trees
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 2β7). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Blackberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Blueberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Broccoli
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Brussels sprouts
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YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Cabbage
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Cantaloupe
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Carrots
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Cauliflower
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Cedar trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Celery
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
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Cherries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Cherry blossom trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Chives
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Cilantro
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Clover
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Corn
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Cosmos
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Cucumbers
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Daffodils
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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Dahlias
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Dill
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Dogwood
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Eggplant
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Fescue grass
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Fig trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Garlic
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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Garlic (fall planting)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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Ginger
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Grapes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Grass seed (general)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Green beans
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Hydrangeas
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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JalapeΓ±os
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Kale
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Kentucky bluegrass
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 2β7). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Lavender
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Leeks
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Lemon trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Lemons
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Lettuce
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Lilies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Limes
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Magnolia
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Mango
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Maple trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Marigolds
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Microgreens
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Mint
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Oak trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Okra
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Onions
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Onions (sets)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Oranges
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Oregano
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Pansies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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Parsley
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Peaches
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Pears
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Peas
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Peonies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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Peppers (bell)
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Petunias
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Pine trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Pineapple
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Plums
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Pumpkin
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Radishes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Raspberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Rhubarb
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Rosemary
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Roses
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Sage
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Scallions
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Shallots
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Snapdragons
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Spinach
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Squash
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Strawberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
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Sun hemp
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Sunflowers
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Sweet potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Thyme
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Tomatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Tulips
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
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Turmeric
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Watermelon
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Wheat (home growing interest)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Wildflowers mix
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (80.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 75Β°F.
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Zinnias
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Zucchini
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (61.74Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 61 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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