Apples
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
π New Hampshire
Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 5b
Welcome to the planting guide for CONCORD. Located in USDA Zone 5b, the average last spring frost here is around May 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
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5-Day Forecast
as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Today
Aug 26
80Β°
/
59Β°
Thu
Aug 27
80Β°
/
63Β°
π§ 100%
Fri
Aug 28
82Β°
/
62Β°
π§ 100%
Sat
Aug 29
78Β°
/
53Β°
Sun
Aug 30
85Β°
/
55Β°
π§ 20%
π§ Watering Forecast
Need: 1.00" / week Β· 5-day outlook
π§ Water as usual
TodayAug 26βοΈ80Β° / 59Β°π§Water
ThuAug 27βοΈ80Β° / 63Β°π§ 100%0.32" rainπ§οΈSkip
FriAug 28π§οΈ82Β° / 62Β°π§ 100%0.17" rainπ§οΈSkip
SatAug 29βοΈ78Β° / 53Β°β
Skip
SunAug 30βοΈ85Β° / 55Β°π§ 20%0.01" rainβ
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π Personal Planting Schedule
Based on your zone 5b frost calendar Β· Last spring frost May 1 Β· First fall frost Oct 29
| Plant | π Start Indoors | π± Direct Sow | πͺ΄ Transplant | π₯ Harvest Window | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daffodils | β | Oct 1in 35d | β | Aug 29 β Oct 28 | π₯ |
| Lilies | β | May 1118d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 30 β Aug 29 | π |
| Tulips | β | Sep 17in 21d | β | Aug 29 β Oct 28 | π₯ |
| Squash | Apr 3146d ago | May 15104d ago | May 2297d ago | Jul 4 β Sep 2 | π |
| Cilantro | Apr 17132d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 8111d ago | Jun 1 β Jun 26 | π |
| Clover | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | Jun 16 β Jul 6 | π |
| Dill | β | May 1118d ago | β | Jun 10 β Jul 10 | π |
| Kentucky bluegrass | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | Oct 14 β Oct 29 | π |
| Lavender | Feb 20188d ago | Sep 3in 7d | May 15104d ago | Aug 13 β Oct 29 | π |
| Lettuce | Mar 20160d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Apr 24125d ago | May 17 β Jun 21 | π |
| Pansies | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Apr 10139d ago | Jun 24 β Jul 9 | π |
| Spinach | Mar 20160d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 8 β May 23 | π |
| Dahlias | Apr 3146d ago | May 8111d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 27 β Sep 5 | π |
| Artichokes | Feb 20188d ago | Aug 621d ago | May 15104d ago | Aug 8 β Sep 12 | π |
| Pumpkin | Apr 10139d ago | May 15104d ago | May 2297d ago | Aug 13 β Sep 12 | π |
| Leeks | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 1118d ago | Jul 26 β Sep 14 | π |
| Apples | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Barley | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | Jun 16 β Aug 15 | π |
| Blackberries | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Blueberries | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Cedar trees | β | May 1118d ago | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Cherries | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Cherry blossom trees | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Dogwood | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Fescue grass | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | Jun 1 β Jun 16 | π |
| Fig trees | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Garlic | β | Sep 17in 21d | β | β | π |
| Garlic (fall planting) | β | Sep 17in 21d | β | β | π |
| Grass seed (general) | β | May 1118d ago | β | May 31 β Jun 30 | π |
| Hydrangeas | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Magnolia | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 15104d ago | β | π |
| Maple trees | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Onions | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jul 2 β Aug 1 | π |
| Peaches | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Pears | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Peonies | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Pine trees | β | May 1118d ago | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Plums | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Radishes | β | Apr 3146d ago | β | Apr 25 β May 18 | π |
| Raspberries | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Rhubarb | β | Sep 17in 21d | Apr 17132d ago | β | π |
| Roses | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | Jun 30 β Jul 30 | π |
| Strawberries | β | Sep 17in 21d | May 1118d ago | Jun 30 β Jul 30 | π |
| Wheat (home growing interest) β‘ short season | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | Aug 5 β Oct 29 | π |
| Sweet potatoes | Mar 6174d ago | β | May 2297d ago | Aug 20 β Sep 19 | π |
| Oak trees | β | May 1118d ago | May 1118d ago | β | π |
| Onions (sets) | β | Apr 3146d ago | β | Jun 22 β Jul 22 | π |
| Shallots | β | Apr 3146d ago | β | Jul 2 β Aug 1 | π |
| Wildflowers mix | β | May 1118d ago | β | Jun 30 β Jul 30 | π |
| Celery | Feb 6202d ago | Jul 2335d ago | May 15104d ago | Aug 23 β Oct 2 | π |
| Microgreens | May 2482d ago | May 1118d ago | β | May 8 β May 22 | π |
| Asparagus | Feb 6202d ago | β | Apr 17132d ago | β | β |
| Avocado | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Basil | Mar 20160d ago | May 15104d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 14 β Aug 13 | β |
| Beets | Mar 20160d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 18 β Jun 7 | β |
| Bermuda grass | β | May 2297d ago | May 3188d ago | Jul 21 β Aug 20 | β |
| Birch trees | β | β | May 1118d ago | β | β |
| Broccoli | Mar 6174d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jun 11 β Jul 11 | β |
| Brussels sprouts | Apr 3146d ago | May 1118d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 20 β Aug 19 | β |
| Cabbage | Mar 6174d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jun 2 β Jul 12 | β |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 3146d ago | May 15104d ago | May 2297d ago | Jul 29 β Aug 13 | β |
| Carrots | β | Apr 10139d ago | β | Jun 9 β Jun 29 | β |
| Cauliflower | Mar 20160d ago | Aug 621d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jun 11 β Jul 26 | β |
| Chives | Mar 6174d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 1118d ago | Jul 6 β Jul 16 | β |
| Corn | β | May 15104d ago | β | Jul 14 β Aug 23 | β |
| Cosmos | Mar 20160d ago | May 8111d ago | May 15104d ago | Jun 27 β Aug 6 | β |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3146d ago | May 15104d ago | May 2297d ago | Jul 4 β Jul 24 | β |
| Eggplant | Mar 6174d ago | β | May 2297d ago | Jul 26 β Aug 25 | β |
| Ginger | Feb 6202d ago | May 2297d ago | May 2297d ago | β | β |
| Grapes | β | β | May 1118d ago | β | β |
| Green beans | β | May 15104d ago | β | Jul 4 β Jul 24 | β |
| JalapeΓ±os | Mar 6174d ago | β | May 15104d ago | Jul 24 β Aug 8 | β |
| Kale | Mar 20160d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 23 β Jun 7 | β |
| Lemon trees | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Lemons | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Limes | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Mango | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Marigolds | Mar 20160d ago | May 8111d ago | May 15104d ago | Jun 27 β Jul 27 | β |
| Mint | Mar 6174d ago | May 15104d ago | May 8111d ago | Jul 27 β Aug 6 | β |
| Okra | Apr 3146d ago | May 2297d ago | May 2297d ago | Jul 11 β Jul 26 | β |
| Oranges | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Oregano | Mar 6174d ago | May 15104d ago | May 8111d ago | Jul 27 β Aug 6 | β |
| Parsley | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 17132d ago | May 1118d ago | Jun 26 β Jul 16 | β |
| Peas | β | Mar 20160d ago | β | May 14 β Jun 8 | β |
| Peppers (bell) | Mar 6174d ago | β | May 2297d ago | Jul 21 β Aug 20 | β |
| Petunias | Feb 20188d ago | β | May 15104d ago | Jul 24 β Aug 8 | β |
| Pineapple | β | β | May 15104d ago | β | β |
| Potatoes | β | Apr 3146d ago | β | Jun 12 β Aug 1 | β |
| Rosemary | Feb 20188d ago | β | May 15104d ago | Aug 3 β Aug 23 | β |
| Sage | Mar 6174d ago | May 15104d ago | May 8111d ago | Jul 22 β Aug 6 | β |
| Scallions | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 3146d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jun 2 β Jul 2 | β |
| Snapdragons | Feb 20188d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Apr 17132d ago | Jul 6 β Aug 5 | β |
| Sun hemp | β | May 15104d ago | β | Jul 14 β Aug 13 | β |
| Sunflowers | Apr 10139d ago | May 8111d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 17 β Aug 16 | β |
| Thyme | Mar 6174d ago | May 15104d ago | May 8111d ago | Aug 6 β Aug 16 | β |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6174d ago | Aug 621d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 14 β Aug 23 | β |
| Turmeric | Mar 6174d ago | May 2297d ago | May 2297d ago | β | β |
| Watermelon | Apr 3146d ago | May 15104d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 24 β Aug 23 | β |
| Zinnias | Apr 3146d ago | May 8111d ago | May 15104d ago | Jul 7 β Jul 22 | β |
| Zucchini | Apr 3146d ago | May 15104d ago | May 2297d ago | Jun 29 β Jul 14 | β |
Apr 7 Today Apr 14 Within 2 weeks May 1 Upcoming Mar 15 Passed β¦ Date adjusted by weather/forecast
Artichokes
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Asparagus
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Barley
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Basil
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Beets
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Bermuda grass
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Birch trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Blackberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Blueberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Broccoli
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Brussels sprouts
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cabbage
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cantaloupe
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Carrots
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cauliflower
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cedar trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Celery
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cherries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cherry blossom trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Chives
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cilantro
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Clover
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Corn
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cosmos
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Cucumbers
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Daffodils
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
- Too hot (68.49Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Dahlias
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Dill
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Dogwood
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Eggplant
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Fescue grass
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Fig trees
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Garlic
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Garlic (fall planting)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Ginger
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Grapes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Grass seed (general)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Green beans
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Hydrangeas
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
JalapeΓ±os
β οΈ RISK
- 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).
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Kale
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Kentucky bluegrass
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Lavender
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Leeks
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Lemon trees
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Lemons
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Lettuce
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Lilies
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Limes
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Magnolia
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Mango
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Maple trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Marigolds
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Microgreens
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Mint
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Oak trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Okra
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Onions
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Onions (sets)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Oranges
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Oregano
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Pansies
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Parsley
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Peaches
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Pears
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Peas
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Peonies
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Peppers (bell)
β οΈ RISK
- 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).
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Petunias
β οΈ RISK
- 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).
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Pine trees
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Pineapple
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 10β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Plums
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Potatoes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Pumpkin
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Radishes
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Raspberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Rhubarb
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Rosemary
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 7β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Roses
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Sage
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Scallions
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Shallots
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Snapdragons
β
YES
- 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).
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Spinach
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Squash
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Strawberries
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Sun hemp
β οΈ RISK
- 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).
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Sunflowers
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Sweet potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Thyme
β
YES
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Tomatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Tulips
π₯ RISK
- Soil is very warm (69.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
- Too hot (68.49Β°F) for this heat-sensitive plant. Optimal max is 65Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Turmeric
β NO
- Your Zone (5) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 8β12). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Watermelon
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Wheat (home growing interest)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Wildflowers mix
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Zinnias
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (75β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT
Zucchini
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (69.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (68.49Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 62 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Aug 26, 23:00 EDT