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Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 5a

Welcome to the planting guide for MELBOURNE. Located in USDA Zone 5a, the average last spring frost here is around May 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.

πŸ“ Showing data for MELBOURNE β€” nearest city to the geographic center of Iowa. Search your city for more accurate zone & frost dates:
🌑️ 57.96°F Air Temp
πŸͺ± 60Β°F Est. Soil Temp
πŸ’§ 85% Humidity
❄️ May 1 Last Spring Frost
πŸ‚ Oct 29 First Fall Frost
πŸ“… 5-Day Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT
Today Oct 15 🌧️ 59Β° / 51Β° πŸ’§ 100%
Fri Oct 16 ☁️ 50Β° / 43Β° πŸ’§ 1%
Sat Oct 17 β˜€οΈ 56Β° / 34Β°
Sun Oct 18 β˜€οΈ 61Β° / 41Β°
Mon Oct 19 ☁️ 62° / 44°

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.00" / week  Β·  5-day outlook

🌧️ Skip watering β€” rain expected
TodayOct 15🌧️59Β° / 51Β°πŸ’§ 100%0.41" rain🌧️Skip
FriOct 16☁️50Β° / 43Β°πŸ’§ 1%βœ…Skip
SatOct 17β˜€οΈ56Β° / 34Β°βœ…Skip
SunOct 18β˜€οΈ61Β° / 41Β°βœ…Skip
MonOct 19☁️62Β° / 44Β°βœ…Skip

πŸ“… Personal Planting Schedule

Based on your zone 5a frost calendar Β· Last spring frost May 1 Β· First fall frost Oct 29

Plant 🏠 Start Indoors 🌱 Direct Sow πŸͺ΄ Transplant πŸ₯• Harvest Window Next Step
Microgreens May 2531d ago May 1167d ago β€” May 8 – May 22 πŸ‚ Fall planting window Oct 15
Daffodils β€” Oct 114d ago β€” Aug 29 – Oct 28 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 28
Tulips β€” Sep 1728d ago β€” Aug 29 – Oct 28 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 28
Kentucky bluegrass β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” Oct 14 – Oct 29 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 29
Lavender Feb 20237d ago Sep 342d ago May 15153d ago Aug 13 – Oct 29 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 29
Wheat (home growing interest) ⚑ short season β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” Aug 5 – Oct 29 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 29
Apples β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Artichokes Feb 20237d ago Aug 670d ago May 15153d ago Aug 8 – Sep 12 β€”
Asparagus Feb 6251d ago β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Avocado β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Barley β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” Jun 16 – Aug 15 β€”
Basil Mar 20209d ago May 15153d ago May 15153d ago Jul 14 – Aug 13 β€”
Beets Mar 20209d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago May 18 – Jun 7 β€”
Bermuda grass πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” May 22✦146d ago May 31137d ago Jul 21 – Aug 20 β€”
Birch trees β€” β€” May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Blackberries β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Blueberries β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Broccoli Mar 6223d ago Apr 17181d ago Apr 17181d ago Jun 11 – Jul 11 β€”
Brussels sprouts Apr 3195d ago May 1167d ago May 15153d ago Jul 20 – Aug 19 β€”
Cabbage Mar 6223d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago Jun 2 – Jul 12 β€”
Cantaloupe πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 3195d ago May 15✦153d ago May 22146d ago Jul 29 – Aug 13 β€”
Carrots β€” Apr 10188d ago β€” Jun 9 – Jun 29 β€”
Cauliflower Mar 20209d ago Aug 670d ago Apr 17181d ago Jun 11 – Jul 26 β€”
Cedar trees β€” May 1167d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Celery Feb 6251d ago Jul 2384d ago May 15153d ago Aug 23 – Oct 2 β€”
Cherries β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Cherry blossom trees β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Chives Mar 6223d ago Apr 17181d ago May 1167d ago Jul 6 – Jul 16 β€”
Cilantro Apr 17181d ago Apr 17181d ago May 8160d ago Jun 1 – Jun 26 β€”
Clover β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” Jun 16 – Jul 6 β€”
Corn β€” May 15153d ago β€” Jul 14 – Aug 23 β€”
Cosmos Mar 20209d ago May 8160d ago May 15153d ago Jun 27 – Aug 6 β€”
Cucumbers Apr 3195d ago May 15153d ago May 22146d ago Jul 4 – Jul 24 β€”
Dahlias Apr 3195d ago May 8160d ago May 15153d ago Jul 27 – Sep 5 β€”
Dill β€” May 1167d ago β€” Jun 10 – Jul 10 β€”
Dogwood β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Eggplant Mar 6223d ago β€” May 22146d ago Jul 26 – Aug 25 β€”
Fescue grass β€” Apr 17181d ago β€” Jun 1 – Jun 16 β€”
Fig trees β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Garlic β€” Sep 1728d ago β€” β€” β€”
Garlic (fall planting) β€” Sep 1728d ago β€” β€” β€”
Ginger πŸ₯Ά soil cold Feb 6251d ago May 22✦146d ago May 22146d ago β€” β€”
Grapes β€” β€” May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Grass seed (general) β€” May 1167d ago β€” May 31 – Jun 30 β€”
Green beans β€” May 15153d ago β€” Jul 4 – Jul 24 β€”
Hydrangeas β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
JalapeΓ±os πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 6223d ago β€” May 15153d ago Jul 24 – Aug 8 β€”
Kale Mar 20209d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago May 23 – Jun 7 β€”
Leeks Feb 20237d ago Apr 17181d ago May 1167d ago Jul 26 – Sep 14 β€”
Lemon trees β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Lemons β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Lettuce Mar 20209d ago Apr 17181d ago Apr 24174d ago May 17 – Jun 21 β€”
Lilies β€” May 1167d ago May 15153d ago Jul 30 – Aug 29 β€”
Limes β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Magnolia β€” Sep 1728d ago May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Mango πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Maple trees β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Marigolds πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 20209d ago May 8✦160d ago May 15153d ago Jun 27 – Jul 27 β€”
Mint Mar 6223d ago May 15153d ago May 8160d ago Jul 27 – Aug 6 β€”
Oak trees β€” May 1167d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Okra πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 3195d ago May 22✦146d ago May 22146d ago Jul 11 – Jul 26 β€”
Onions Feb 20237d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago Jul 2 – Aug 1 β€”
Onions (sets) β€” Apr 3195d ago β€” Jun 22 – Jul 22 β€”
Oranges β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Oregano Mar 6223d ago May 15153d ago May 8160d ago Jul 27 – Aug 6 β€”
Pansies Feb 20237d ago Apr 17181d ago Apr 10188d ago Jun 24 – Jul 9 β€”
Parsley Feb 20237d ago Apr 17181d ago May 1167d ago Jun 26 – Jul 16 β€”
Peaches β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Pears β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Peas β€” Mar 20209d ago β€” May 14 – Jun 8 β€”
Peonies β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Peppers (bell) πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 6223d ago β€” May 22146d ago Jul 21 – Aug 20 β€”
Petunias Feb 20237d ago β€” May 15153d ago Jul 24 – Aug 8 β€”
Pine trees β€” May 1167d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Pineapple πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” May 15153d ago β€” β€”
Plums β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago β€” β€”
Potatoes β€” Apr 3195d ago β€” Jun 12 – Aug 1 β€”
Pumpkin Apr 10188d ago May 15153d ago May 22146d ago Aug 13 – Sep 12 β€”
Radishes β€” Apr 3195d ago β€” Apr 25 – May 18 β€”
Raspberries β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Rhubarb β€” Sep 1728d ago Apr 17181d ago β€” β€”
Rosemary Feb 20237d ago β€” May 15153d ago Aug 3 – Aug 23 β€”
Roses β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago Jun 30 – Jul 30 β€”
Sage Mar 6223d ago May 15153d ago May 8160d ago Jul 22 – Aug 6 β€”
Scallions Feb 20237d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago Jun 2 – Jul 2 β€”
Shallots β€” Apr 3195d ago β€” Jul 2 – Aug 1 β€”
Snapdragons Feb 20237d ago Apr 17181d ago Apr 17181d ago Jul 6 – Aug 5 β€”
Spinach Mar 20209d ago Apr 3195d ago Apr 17181d ago May 8 – May 23 β€”
Squash Apr 3195d ago May 15153d ago May 22146d ago Jul 4 – Sep 2 β€”
Strawberries β€” Sep 1728d ago May 1167d ago Jun 30 – Jul 30 β€”
Sun hemp πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” May 15✦153d ago β€” Jul 14 – Aug 13 β€”
Sunflowers Apr 10188d ago May 8160d ago May 15153d ago Jul 17 – Aug 16 β€”
Sweet potatoes πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 6223d ago β€” May 22146d ago Aug 20 – Sep 19 β€”
Thyme Mar 6223d ago May 15153d ago May 8160d ago Aug 6 – Aug 16 β€”
Tomatoes Mar 6223d ago Aug 670d ago May 15153d ago Jul 14 – Aug 23 β€”
Turmeric πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 6223d ago May 22✦146d ago May 22146d ago β€” β€”
Watermelon πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 3195d ago May 15✦153d ago May 15153d ago Jul 24 – Aug 23 β€”
Wildflowers mix β€” May 1167d ago β€” Jun 30 – Jul 30 β€”
Zinnias Apr 3195d ago May 8160d ago May 15153d ago Jul 7 – Jul 22 β€”
Zucchini Apr 3195d ago May 15153d ago May 22146d ago Jun 29 – Jul 14 β€”

Apr 7 Today Apr 14 Within 2 weeks May 1 Upcoming Mar 15 Passed ✦ Date adjusted by weather/forecast

Apples

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Artichokes

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Asparagus

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Avocado

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Barley

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Basil

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Beets

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Bermuda grass

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Birch trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Blackberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Blueberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Broccoli

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Brussels sprouts

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cabbage

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cantaloupe

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (57.96Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Carrots

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cauliflower

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cedar trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Celery

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cherries

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cherry blossom trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Chives

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cilantro

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Clover

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Corn

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cosmos

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cucumbers

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temperature (57.96Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Daffodils

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Dahlias

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Dill

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Dogwood

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Eggplant

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Fescue grass

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Fig trees

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Garlic

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Garlic (fall planting)

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Ginger

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Grapes

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Grass seed (general)

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Green beans

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Hydrangeas

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

JalapeΓ±os

⏳ WAIT
  • Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Kale

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Kentucky bluegrass

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lavender

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Leeks

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lemon trees

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lemons

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lettuce

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lilies

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Limes

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Magnolia

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Mango

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Maple trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Marigolds

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Microgreens

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Mint

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Oak trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Okra

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (57.96Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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Onions

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Onions (sets)

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Oranges

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Oregano

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Pansies

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Parsley

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Peaches

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Pears

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Peas

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Peonies

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Peppers (bell)

⏳ WAIT
  • Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Petunias

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Pine trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Pineapple

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Plums

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Potatoes

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Pumpkin

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Radishes

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Raspberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Rhubarb

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Rosemary

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Roses

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Sage

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Scallions

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Shallots

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Snapdragons

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 7–10), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Spinach

⚠️ RISK
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Squash

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Strawberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Sun hemp

⏳ WAIT
  • Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 8–13), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (75–95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Sunflowers

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Sweet potatoes

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (57.96Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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Thyme

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Tomatoes

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Tulips

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is very warm (60Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Turmeric

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Watermelon

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (60Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (57.96Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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Wheat (home growing interest)

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Wildflowers mix

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Zinnias

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (75–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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Zucchini

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (60Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (57.96Β°F) is below optimal range (70–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • Fall planting window is closing β€” only 13 days to first frost. May not mature in time.
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