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Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 3b

Welcome to the planting guide for BACKUS. Located in USDA Zone 3b, the average last spring frost here is around June 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.

πŸ“ Showing data for BACKUS β€” nearest city to the geographic center of Minnesota. Search your city for more accurate zone & frost dates:
🌑️ 72.95°F Air Temp
πŸͺ± 69.5Β°F Est. Soil Temp
πŸ’§ 46% Humidity
❄️ Jun 1 Last Spring Frost
πŸ‚ Oct 1 First Fall Frost
⚠️ Weather data may be outdated (12.8h old)
πŸ“… 5-Day Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT
Today Aug 26 ☁️ 77° / 62°
Thu Aug 27 β˜€οΈ 80Β° / 58Β°
Fri Aug 28 ☁️ 83° / 48°
Sat Aug 29 ☁️ 85° / 58°
Sun Aug 30 ☁️ 92Β° / 62Β° πŸ’§ 100%

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.00" / week  Β·  5-day outlook

πŸ’§ Water as usual
TodayAug 26☁️77Β° / 62Β°πŸ’§Water
ThuAug 27β˜€οΈ80Β° / 58Β°πŸ’§Water
FriAug 28☁️83Β° / 48Β°πŸ’§Water
SatAug 29☁️85Β° / 58Β°πŸ’§Water
SunAug 30☁️92Β° / 62Β°πŸ’§ 100%0.03" rainπŸ’§Water

πŸ“… Personal Planting Schedule

Based on your zone 3b frost calendar Β· Last spring frost Jun 1 Β· First fall frost Oct 1

Plant 🏠 Start Indoors 🌱 Direct Sow πŸͺ΄ Transplant πŸ₯• Harvest Window Next Step
Cauliflower Apr 20128d ago Jul 948d ago May 18100d ago Jul 12 – Aug 26 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 26
Eggplant Apr 6142d ago β€” Jun 2265d ago Aug 26 – Sep 25 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 26
Leeks ⚑ short season Mar 23156d ago May 18100d ago Jun 186d ago Aug 26 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 26
Okra May 4114d ago Jun 2265d ago Jun 2265d ago Aug 11 – Aug 26 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 26
Dahlias May 4114d ago Jun 879d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 27 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 27
Marigolds Apr 20128d ago Jun 879d ago Jun 1572d ago Jul 28 – Aug 27 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 27
Mint Apr 6142d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 879d ago Aug 27 – Sep 6 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 27
Oregano Apr 6142d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 879d ago Aug 27 – Sep 6 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 27
Cantaloupe May 4114d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 2265d ago Aug 29 – Sep 13 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 29
Lilies β€” Jun 186d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 30 – Sep 29 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Aug 30
Roses β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago Jul 31 – Aug 30 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 30
Strawberries β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago Jul 31 – Aug 30 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 30
Wildflowers mix β€” Jun 186d ago β€” Jul 31 – Aug 30 🏁 Latest harvest Aug 30
Onions Mar 23156d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Aug 2 – Sep 1 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 1
Potatoes β€” May 4114d ago β€” Jul 13 – Sep 1 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 1
Shallots β€” May 4114d ago β€” Aug 2 – Sep 1 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 1
Daffodils β€” Sep 3in 8d β€” Sep 29 – Oct 1 πŸ‚ Fall planting window Sep 3
Oak trees β€” Jun 186d ago Jun 186d ago β€” πŸ‚ Fall planting window Sep 3
Onions (sets) β€” May 4114d ago β€” Jul 23 – Aug 22 πŸ‚ Fall planting window Sep 3
Rosemary Mar 23156d ago β€” Jun 1572d ago Sep 3 – Sep 23 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 3
Snapdragons Mar 23156d ago May 18100d ago May 18100d ago Aug 6 – Sep 5 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 5
Wheat (home growing interest) ⚑ short season β€” May 18100d ago β€” Sep 5 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 5
Cosmos Apr 20128d ago Jun 879d ago Jun 1572d ago Jul 28 – Sep 6 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 6
Sage Apr 6142d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 879d ago Aug 22 – Sep 6 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 6
Thyme Apr 6142d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 879d ago Sep 6 – Sep 16 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 6
Artichokes Mar 23156d ago Jul 948d ago Jun 1572d ago Sep 8 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 8
JalapeΓ±os Apr 6142d ago β€” Jun 1572d ago Aug 24 – Sep 8 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 8
Petunias Mar 23156d ago β€” Jun 1572d ago Aug 24 – Sep 8 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 8
Basil Apr 20128d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 14 – Sep 13 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 13
Lavender Mar 23156d ago Aug 620d ago Jun 1572d ago Sep 13 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 13
Pumpkin May 11107d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 2265d ago Sep 13 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 13
Sun hemp β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” Aug 14 – Sep 13 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 13
Barley β€” May 18100d ago β€” Jul 17 – Sep 15 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 15
Sunflowers May 11107d ago Jun 879d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 17 – Sep 16 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 16
Microgreens Jun 2450d ago Jun 186d ago β€” Jun 8 – Jun 22 πŸ‚ Fall planting window Sep 17
Brussels sprouts May 4114d ago Jun 186d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 20 – Sep 19 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 19
Bermuda grass β€” Jun 2265d ago Jul 156d ago Aug 21 – Sep 20 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 20
Peppers (bell) Apr 6142d ago β€” Jun 2265d ago Aug 21 – Sep 20 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 20
Sweet potatoes Apr 6142d ago β€” Jun 2265d ago Sep 20 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 20
Celery ⚑ short season Mar 9170d ago Jun 2562d ago Jun 1572d ago Sep 23 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 23
Corn β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” Aug 14 – Sep 23 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 23
Tomatoes Apr 6142d ago Jul 948d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 14 – Sep 23 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 23
Watermelon May 4114d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 24 – Sep 23 🏁 Latest harvest Sep 23
Tulips β€” Aug 206d ago β€” Sep 29 – Oct 1 πŸ₯• Earliest harvest Sep 29
Squash May 4114d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 2265d ago Aug 4 – Oct 1 🏁 Latest harvest Oct 1
Apples β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Asparagus Mar 9170d ago β€” May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Avocado β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Beets Apr 20128d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Jun 18 – Jul 8 β€”
Birch trees β€” β€” Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Blackberries β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Blueberries β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Broccoli Apr 6142d ago May 18100d ago May 18100d ago Jul 12 – Aug 11 β€”
Cabbage Apr 6142d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Jul 3 – Aug 12 β€”
Carrots β€” May 11107d ago β€” Jul 10 – Jul 30 β€”
Cedar trees β€” Jun 186d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Cherries β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Cherry blossom trees β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Chives Apr 6142d ago May 18100d ago Jun 186d ago Aug 6 – Aug 16 β€”
Cilantro May 18100d ago May 18100d ago Jun 879d ago Jul 2 – Jul 27 β€”
Clover β€” May 18100d ago β€” Jul 17 – Aug 6 β€”
Cucumbers May 4114d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 2265d ago Aug 4 – Aug 24 β€”
Dill β€” Jun 186d ago β€” Jul 11 – Aug 10 β€”
Dogwood β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Fescue grass β€” May 18100d ago β€” Jul 2 – Jul 17 β€”
Fig trees β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Garlic β€” Aug 206d ago β€” β€” β€”
Garlic (fall planting) β€” Aug 206d ago β€” β€” β€”
Ginger Mar 9170d ago Jun 2265d ago Jun 2265d ago β€” β€”
Grapes β€” β€” Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Grass seed (general) β€” Jun 186d ago β€” Jul 1 – Jul 31 β€”
Green beans β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” Aug 4 – Aug 24 β€”
Hydrangeas β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Kale Apr 20128d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Jun 23 – Jul 8 β€”
Kentucky bluegrass β€” May 18100d ago β€” β€” β€”
Lemon trees β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Lemons β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Lettuce Apr 20128d ago May 18100d ago May 2593d ago Jun 17 – Jul 22 β€”
Limes β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Magnolia β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Mango β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Maple trees β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Oranges β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Pansies Mar 23156d ago May 18100d ago May 11107d ago Jul 25 – Aug 9 β€”
Parsley Mar 23156d ago May 18100d ago Jun 186d ago Jul 27 – Aug 16 β€”
Peaches β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Pears β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Peas β€” Apr 20128d ago β€” Jun 14 – Jul 9 β€”
Peonies β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Pine trees β€” Jun 186d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Pineapple β€” β€” Jun 1572d ago β€” β€”
Plums β€” Aug 206d ago Jun 186d ago β€” β€”
Radishes β€” May 4114d ago β€” May 26 – Jun 18 β€”
Raspberries β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Rhubarb β€” Aug 206d ago May 18100d ago β€” β€”
Scallions Mar 23156d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Jul 3 – Aug 2 β€”
Spinach Apr 20128d ago May 4114d ago May 18100d ago Jun 8 – Jun 23 β€”
Turmeric Apr 6142d ago Jun 2265d ago Jun 2265d ago β€” β€”
Zinnias May 4114d ago Jun 879d ago Jun 1572d ago Aug 7 – Aug 22 β€”
Zucchini May 4114d ago Jun 1572d ago Jun 2265d ago Jul 30 – Aug 14 β€”

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

Apples

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Artichokes

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Asparagus

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Avocado

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Barley

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Basil

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Beets

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Bermuda grass

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Birch trees

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Blackberries

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Blueberries

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Broccoli

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Brussels sprouts

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cabbage

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cantaloupe

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Carrots

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cauliflower

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cedar trees

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Celery

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cherries

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cherry blossom trees

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–8). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Chives

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cilantro

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Clover

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Corn

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cosmos

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Cucumbers

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Daffodils

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Dahlias

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Dill

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Dogwood

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Eggplant

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 4–11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Fescue grass

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Fig trees

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Garlic

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Garlic (fall planting)

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Ginger

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Grapes

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Grass seed (general)

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Green beans

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Hydrangeas

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

JalapeΓ±os

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Kale

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Kentucky bluegrass

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Lavender

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Leeks

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Lemon trees

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Lemons

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Lettuce

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Lilies

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Limes

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Magnolia

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Mango

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Maple trees

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Marigolds

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Microgreens

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Mint

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Oak trees

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Okra

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Onions

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Onions (sets)

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Oranges

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Oregano

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Pansies

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 4–10), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Parsley

βœ… YES
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 4–9), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Peaches

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Pears

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Peas

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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Peonies

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Peppers (bell)

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Petunias

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9–11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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Pine trees

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Pineapple

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Plums

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Potatoes

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Pumpkin

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Radishes

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Raspberries

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Rhubarb

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Rosemary

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7–11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Roses

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Sage

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 4–10). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Scallions

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Shallots

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Snapdragons

βœ… YES
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 7–10), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Spinach

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 56 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 70Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Squash

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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Strawberries

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Sun hemp

⚠️ RISK
  • Note: USDA zone 3 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 8–13), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~122 days).
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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Sunflowers

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
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Sweet potatoes

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Thyme

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 5–9). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Tomatoes

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Tulips

πŸ”₯ RISK
  • Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Too hot (72.95Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Turmeric

❌ NO
  • Your Zone (3) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8–12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Watermelon

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Wheat (home growing interest)

βœ… YES
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 42 days to establish).
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Wildflowers mix

βœ… YES
  • Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Zinnias

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (72.95Β°F) is below optimal range (75–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT

Zucchini

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • πŸ‚ Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β€” 35 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 13:00 CDT