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Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 8a
Welcome to the planting guide for FOREST. Located in USDA Zone 8a, the average last spring frost here is around March 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
Apples
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YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Artichokes
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YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Asparagus
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Barley
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Basil
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Beets
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Bermuda grass
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (80β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Birch trees
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 2β7). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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Blackberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Blueberries
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YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Broccoli
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Brussels sprouts
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cabbage
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cantaloupe
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Carrots
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cauliflower
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cedar trees
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YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Celery
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cherries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cherry blossom trees
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YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Chives
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cilantro
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Clover
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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Corn
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cosmos
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cucumbers
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Daffodils
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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Dahlias
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Dill
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Dogwood
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Eggplant
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Fescue grass
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Fig trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Garlic
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Garlic (fall planting)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Ginger
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Grapes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Grass seed (general)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Green beans
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Hydrangeas
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
JalapeΓ±os
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Kale
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Kentucky bluegrass
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 2β7). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lavender
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Leeks
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lemon trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lemons
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lettuce
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lilies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Limes
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Magnolia
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Mango
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Maple trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Marigolds
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Microgreens
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Mint
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Oak trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Okra
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Onions
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Onions (sets)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Oranges
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Oregano
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pansies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Parsley
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peaches
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pears
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peas
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peonies
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 65Β°F.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peppers (bell)
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β12), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Petunias
β οΈ RISK
- Note: USDA zone 8 is colder than the recommended range (Zone 9β11), but as an annual it can still grow during your frost-free season (~290 days).
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pine trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pineapple
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Plums
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Potatoes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pumpkin
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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Radishes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Raspberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Rhubarb
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Rosemary
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Roses
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sage
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Scallions
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Shallots
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Snapdragons
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 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 Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Spinach
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Squash
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Strawberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sun hemp
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sunflowers
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sweet potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Thyme
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Tomatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Tulips
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (72.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
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Turmeric
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (72.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Watermelon
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Wheat (home growing interest)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Wildflowers mix
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Zinnias
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Zucchini
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (63.36Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
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π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT