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Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 5b
Welcome to the planting guide for WASHINGTON. Located in USDA Zone 5b, the average last spring frost here is around May 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
Apples
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Artichokes
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Asparagus
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (5) 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 (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Basil
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Beets
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 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 NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Birch trees
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Blackberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Blueberries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Broccoli
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Brussels sprouts
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Cabbage
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Cantaloupe
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Carrots
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Cauliflower
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Cedar trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Celery
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Cherries
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Cherry blossom trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Chives
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Cilantro
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Clover
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Corn
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Cosmos
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Cucumbers
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Daffodils
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
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Dahlias
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Dill
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Dogwood
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Eggplant
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Fescue grass
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Fig trees
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Garlic
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Garlic (fall planting)
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Ginger
β NO
- Your Zone (5) 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 (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Grass seed (general)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Green beans
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Hydrangeas
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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JalapeΓ±os
β
YES
- Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Kale
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Kentucky bluegrass
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Lavender
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Leeks
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Lemon trees
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Lemons
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Lettuce
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Lilies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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Limes
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Magnolia
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Mango
β NO
- Your Zone (5) 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 (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Marigolds
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Microgreens
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Mint
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Oak trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Okra
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Onions
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Onions (sets)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Oranges
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Oregano
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Pansies
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Parsley
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Peaches
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Pears
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Peas
π₯ RISK
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Peonies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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Peppers (bell)
β
YES
- Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Petunias
β
YES
- Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Pine trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Pineapple
β NO
- Your Zone (5) 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 (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Potatoes
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Pumpkin
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Radishes
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Raspberries
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Rhubarb
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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Rosemary
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Roses
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Sage
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Scallions
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 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 (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Snapdragons
π₯ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 7β10), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 75Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Spinach
π₯ RISK
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Squash
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Strawberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Sun hemp
β
YES
- Note: USDA zone 5 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 8β13), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~181 days).
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Sunflowers
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Sweet potatoes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Thyme
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Tomatoes
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Tulips
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
- Too hot (84.61Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
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Turmeric
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Watermelon
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Wheat (home growing interest)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (75.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 70Β°F.
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Wildflowers mix
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Zinnias
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Zucchini
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 63 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT