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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:
🌑️ 41.65°F Air Temp
πŸͺ± 51Β°F Est. Soil Temp
πŸ’§ 84% Humidity
❄️ Jun 1 Last Spring Frost
πŸ‚ Oct 1 First Fall Frost
πŸ“… 5-Day Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT
Today Oct 15 🌧️ 50Β° / 42Β° πŸ’§ 100%
Fri Oct 16 β˜€οΈ 48Β° / 37Β° πŸ’§ 98%
Sat Oct 17 β˜€οΈ 59Β° / 35Β°
Sun Oct 18 ☁️ 66° / 44°
Mon Oct 19 β˜€οΈ 63Β° / 41Β°

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.00" / week  Β·  5-day outlook

🌧️ Skip watering β€” rain expected
TodayOct 15🌧️50Β° / 42Β°πŸ’§ 100%0.11" rain🌧️Skip
FriOct 16β˜€οΈ48Β° / 37Β°πŸ’§ 98%0.06" rain🌧️Skip
SatOct 17β˜€οΈ59Β° / 35Β°βœ…Skip
SunOct 18☁️66Β° / 44Β°βœ…Skip
MonOct 19β˜€οΈ63Β° / 41Β°βœ…Skip
πŸ”¬ ETo estimate via Hargreaves Β· Bar shows soil moisture level β€” full = moist, empty = needs 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
Basil πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 20178d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 15122d ago Aug 14 – Sep 13 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Cosmos πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 20178d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 15122d ago Aug 4 – Sep 13 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Cucumbers πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 22115d ago Aug 11 – Aug 31 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Dahlias πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 15122d ago Sep 3 – Oct 1 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Dill πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” Oct 18✦in 3d β€” β€” 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Green beans πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” Oct 18✦in 3d β€” β€” 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Oregano πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 8129d ago Aug 27 – Sep 6 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Pumpkin πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 11157d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 22115d ago Sep 20 – Oct 1 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Sage πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 8129d ago Aug 22 – Sep 6 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Squash πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 22115d ago Aug 11 – Oct 1 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Thyme πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 8129d ago Sep 6 – Sep 16 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Wildflowers mix πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” Oct 18✦in 3d β€” β€” 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Zinnias πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 15122d ago Aug 14 – Aug 29 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Zucchini πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Oct 18✦in 3d Jun 22115d ago Aug 6 – Aug 21 🌱 Direct sow outdoors Oct 18
Apples β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Artichokes Mar 23206d ago Jul 998d ago Jun 15122d ago Sep 8 – Oct 1 β€”
Asparagus Mar 9220d ago β€” May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Avocado πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Barley β€” May 18150d ago β€” Jul 17 – Sep 15 β€”
Beets Apr 20178d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Jun 18 – Jul 8 β€”
Bermuda grass πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” Jun 22✦115d ago Jul 1106d ago Aug 21 – Sep 20 β€”
Birch trees β€” β€” Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Blackberries β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Blueberries β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Broccoli Apr 6192d ago May 18150d ago May 18150d ago Jul 12 – Aug 11 β€”
Brussels sprouts May 4164d ago Jun 1136d ago Jun 15122d ago Aug 20 – Sep 19 β€”
Cabbage Apr 6192d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Jul 3 – Aug 12 β€”
Cantaloupe πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Jun 15✦122d ago Jun 22115d ago Aug 29 – Sep 13 β€”
Carrots β€” May 11157d ago β€” Jul 10 – Jul 30 β€”
Cauliflower Apr 20178d ago Jul 998d ago May 18150d ago Jul 12 – Aug 26 β€”
Cedar trees β€” Jun 1136d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Celery ⚑ short season Mar 9220d ago Jun 25112d ago Jun 15122d ago Sep 23 – Oct 1 β€”
Cherries β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Cherry blossom trees β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Chives Apr 6192d ago May 18150d ago Jun 1136d ago Aug 6 – Aug 16 β€”
Cilantro May 18150d ago May 18150d ago Jun 8129d ago Jul 2 – Jul 27 β€”
Clover β€” May 18150d ago β€” Jul 17 – Aug 6 β€”
Corn β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” Aug 14 – Sep 23 β€”
Daffodils β€” Sep 342d ago β€” Sep 29 – Oct 1 β€”
Dogwood β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Eggplant πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago β€” Jun 22115d ago Aug 26 – Sep 25 β€”
Fescue grass β€” May 18150d ago β€” Jul 2 – Jul 17 β€”
Fig trees β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Garlic β€” Aug 2056d ago β€” β€” β€”
Garlic (fall planting) β€” Aug 2056d ago β€” β€” β€”
Ginger πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 9220d ago Jun 22✦115d ago Jun 22115d ago β€” β€”
Grapes β€” β€” Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Grass seed (general) β€” Jun 1136d ago β€” Jul 1 – Jul 31 β€”
Hydrangeas β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
JalapeΓ±os πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago β€” Jun 15122d ago Aug 24 – Sep 8 β€”
Kale Apr 20178d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Jun 23 – Jul 8 β€”
Kentucky bluegrass β€” May 18150d ago β€” β€” β€”
Lavender πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 23206d ago Aug 670d ago Jun 15122d ago Sep 13 – Oct 1 β€”
Leeks ⚑ short season Mar 23206d ago May 18150d ago Jun 1136d ago Aug 26 – Oct 1 β€”
Lemon trees πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Lemons πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Lettuce Apr 20178d ago May 18150d ago May 25143d ago Jun 17 – Jul 22 β€”
Lilies β€” Jun 1136d ago Jun 15122d ago Aug 30 – Sep 29 β€”
Limes πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Magnolia β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Mango πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Maple trees β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Marigolds πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 20178d ago Jun 8✦129d ago Jun 15122d ago Jul 28 – Aug 27 β€”
Microgreens Jun 2500d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” Jun 8 – Jun 22 β€”
Mint Apr 6192d ago Jun 15122d ago Jun 8129d ago Aug 27 – Sep 6 β€”
Oak trees β€” Jun 1136d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Okra πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Jun 22✦115d ago Jun 22115d ago Aug 11 – Aug 26 β€”
Onions Mar 23206d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Aug 2 – Sep 1 β€”
Onions (sets) β€” May 4164d ago β€” Jul 23 – Aug 22 β€”
Oranges πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Pansies Mar 23206d ago May 18150d ago May 11157d ago Jul 25 – Aug 9 β€”
Parsley Mar 23206d ago May 18150d ago Jun 1136d ago Jul 27 – Aug 16 β€”
Peaches β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Pears β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Peas β€” Apr 20178d ago β€” Jun 14 – Jul 9 β€”
Peonies β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Peppers (bell) πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago β€” Jun 22115d ago Aug 21 – Sep 20 β€”
Petunias πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 23206d ago β€” Jun 15122d ago Aug 24 – Sep 8 β€”
Pine trees β€” Jun 1136d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Pineapple πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” β€” Jun 15122d ago β€” β€”
Plums β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago β€” β€”
Potatoes β€” May 4164d ago β€” Jul 13 – Sep 1 β€”
Radishes β€” May 4164d ago β€” May 26 – Jun 18 β€”
Raspberries β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Rhubarb β€” Aug 2056d ago May 18150d ago β€” β€”
Rosemary πŸ₯Ά soil cold Mar 23206d ago β€” Jun 15122d ago Sep 3 – Sep 23 β€”
Roses β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago Jul 31 – Aug 30 β€”
Scallions Mar 23206d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Jul 3 – Aug 2 β€”
Shallots β€” May 4164d ago β€” Aug 2 – Sep 1 β€”
Snapdragons Mar 23206d ago May 18150d ago May 18150d ago Aug 6 – Sep 5 β€”
Spinach Apr 20178d ago May 4164d ago May 18150d ago Jun 8 – Jun 23 β€”
Strawberries β€” Aug 2056d ago Jun 1136d ago Jul 31 – Aug 30 β€”
Sun hemp πŸ₯Ά soil cold β€” Jun 15✦122d ago β€” Aug 14 – Sep 13 β€”
Sunflowers May 11157d ago Jun 8129d ago Jun 15122d ago Aug 17 – Sep 16 β€”
Sweet potatoes πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago β€” Jun 22115d ago Sep 20 – Oct 1 β€”
Tomatoes πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago Jul 998d ago Jun 15122d ago Aug 14 – Sep 23 β€”
Tulips β€” Aug 2056d ago β€” Sep 29 – Oct 1 β€”
Turmeric πŸ₯Ά soil cold Apr 6192d ago Jun 22✦115d ago Jun 22115d ago β€” β€”
Watermelon πŸ₯Ά soil cold May 4164d ago Jun 15✦122d ago Jun 15122d ago Aug 24 – Sep 23 β€”
Wheat (home growing interest) ⚑ short season β€” May 18150d ago β€” Sep 5 – Oct 1 β€”

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

Apples

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Asparagus

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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 (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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Barley

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

Basil

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Beets

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Birch trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

❌ 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Blueberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Broccoli

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Brussels sprouts

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cabbage

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cantaloupe

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Carrots

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (45Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cauliflower

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cedar trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Celery

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (45Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Chives

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cilantro

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (50–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Clover

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

Corn

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cosmos

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Cucumbers

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Daffodils

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (45–65Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Dill

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (45Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Eggplant

⏳ WAIT
  • 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 too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (55Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Garlic

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Garlic (fall planting)

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Grass seed (general)

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Green beans

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Hydrangeas

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (65–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

JalapeΓ±os

⏳ WAIT
  • 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 too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (55Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Kale

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Kentucky bluegrass

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Leeks

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Lettuce

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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 Oct 15, 04:00 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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Maple trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Marigolds

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (70–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Microgreens

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (45Β°F) for this plant.
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Mint

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Oak trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Okra

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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Onions

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Onions (sets)

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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

⚠️ 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).
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (45–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Parsley

⚠️ RISK
  • 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).
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (50–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Peonies

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Peppers (bell)

⏳ WAIT
  • 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 too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (55Β°F) for this plant.
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Petunias

⏳ WAIT
  • 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 too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (55Β°F) for this plant.
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Pine trees

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Pumpkin

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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Radishes

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (50–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Raspberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (65–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Rhubarb

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (65–85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Shallots

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (55–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Snapdragons

⚠️ RISK
  • 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).
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Spinach

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (50–70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Squash

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Strawberries

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 60Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (60–80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Sun hemp

⏳ WAIT
  • 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 too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Sunflowers

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

Sweet potatoes

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

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

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Tulips

⚠️ RISK
  • Air temp (41.65Β°F) is below optimal range (45–65Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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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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Watermelon

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 65Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Wheat (home growing interest)

⚠️ RISK
  • Soil is marginal (51Β°F). Optimal starts at 55Β°F β€” slower germination likely.
  • Air temp (41.65Β°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

Wildflowers mix

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 55Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (45Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Zinnias

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT

Zucchini

⏳ WAIT
  • Soil too cold (51Β°F) β€” needs at least 60Β°F.
  • Air temperature (41.65Β°F) is below the minimum (50Β°F) for this plant.
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πŸ“‘ Forecast as of Oct 15, 04:00 CDT