Apples
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
π Texas
Planting forecast Β· USDA Zone 8a
Welcome to the planting guide for WINTERS. Located in USDA Zone 8a, the average last spring frost here is around March 1. Check today's soil temperature and watering forecast below.
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5-Day Forecast
as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Today
Oct 16
59Β°
/
54Β°
Sat
Oct 17
62Β°
/
45Β°
Sun
Oct 18
66Β°
/
43Β°
Mon
Oct 19
73Β°
/
50Β°
Tue
Oct 20
77Β°
/
53Β°
π§ Watering Forecast
Need: 1.00" / week Β· 5-day outlook
π§ Water as usual
TodayOct 16βοΈ59Β° / 54Β°π§Water
SatOct 17βοΈ62Β° / 45Β°π§Water
SunOct 18βοΈ66Β° / 43Β°π§Water
MonOct 19βοΈ73Β° / 50Β°π§Water
TueOct 20βοΈ77Β° / 53Β°π§Water
π Personal Planting Schedule
Based on your zone 8a frost calendar Β· Last spring frost Mar 1 Β· First fall frost Dec 16
| Plant | π Start Indoors | π± Direct Sow | πͺ΄ Transplant | π₯ Harvest Window | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric π₯Ά soil cold | Jan 4285d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 22208d ago | Oct 18 β Dec 16 | π₯ |
| Bermuda grass π₯Ά soil cold | β | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 31199d ago | May 30 β Jun 29 | π± |
| Cantaloupe π₯Ά soil cold | Feb 1257d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 22208d ago | Jun 5 β Jun 20 | π± |
| Ginger π₯Ά soil cold | Dec 7313d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 22208d ago | Nov 17 β Dec 16 | π± |
| Marigolds π₯Ά soil cold | Jan 18271d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 15215d ago | May 4 β Jun 3 | π± |
| Okra π₯Ά soil cold | Feb 1257d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 22208d ago | May 11 β May 26 | π± |
| Sun hemp π₯Ά soil cold | β | Oct 19β¦in 3d | β | β | π± |
| Watermelon π₯Ά soil cold | Feb 1257d ago | Oct 19β¦in 3d | Mar 15215d ago | May 24 β Jun 23 | π± |
| Cilantro | Feb 15243d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Apr 1 β Apr 26 | π |
| Clover | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | Apr 16 β May 6 | π |
| Dill | β | Mar 1229d ago | β | Apr 10 β May 10 | π |
| Kentucky bluegrass | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | Aug 14 β Dec 16 | π |
| Lavender | Dec 21299d ago | Oct 21in 5d | Mar 15215d ago | Jun 13 β Oct 1 | π |
| Lettuce | Jan 18271d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Feb 22236d ago | Mar 17 β Apr 21 | π |
| Pansies | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Feb 8250d ago | Apr 24 β May 9 | π |
| Spinach | Jan 18271d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 8 β Mar 23 | π |
| Apples | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Barley | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | Apr 16 β Jun 15 | π |
| Blackberries | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Blueberries | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Cedar trees | β | Mar 1229d ago | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Cherries | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Cherry blossom trees | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Dogwood | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Fescue grass | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | Apr 1 β Apr 16 | π |
| Fig trees | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Garlic | β | Nov 4in 19d | β | Sep 27 β Nov 26 | π |
| Garlic (fall planting) | β | Nov 4in 19d | β | Sep 27 β Nov 26 | π |
| Grass seed (general) | β | Mar 1229d ago | β | Mar 31 β Apr 30 | π |
| Hydrangeas | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Magnolia | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 15215d ago | β | π |
| Maple trees | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Onions | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | May 2 β Jun 1 | π |
| Peaches | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Pears | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Peonies | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Pine trees | β | Mar 1229d ago | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Plums | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Radishes | β | Feb 1257d ago | β | Feb 23 β Mar 18 | π |
| Raspberries | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Rhubarb | β | Nov 4in 19d | Feb 15243d ago | β | π |
| Roses | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | Apr 30 β May 30 | π |
| Strawberries | β | Nov 4in 19d | Mar 1229d ago | Apr 30 β May 30 | π |
| Tulips | β | Nov 4in 19d | β | Jun 29 β Aug 28 | π |
| Wheat (home growing interest) | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | Jun 5 β Nov 22 | π |
| Daffodils | β | Nov 18in 33d | β | Jun 29 β Aug 28 | π |
| Lilies | β | Mar 1229d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 30 β Jun 29 | π |
| Oak trees | β | Mar 1229d ago | Mar 1229d ago | β | π |
| Onions (sets) | β | Feb 1257d ago | β | Apr 22 β May 22 | π |
| Shallots | β | Feb 1257d ago | β | May 2 β Jun 1 | π |
| Wildflowers mix | β | Mar 1229d ago | β | Apr 30 β May 30 | π |
| Microgreens | Mar 2593d ago | Mar 1229d ago | β | Mar 8 β Mar 22 | π |
| Artichokes | Dec 21299d ago | Sep 2323d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Jun 8 β Jul 13 | β |
| Asparagus | Dec 7313d ago | β | Feb 15243d ago | β | β |
| Avocado | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Basil | Jan 18271d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 14 β Jun 13 | β |
| Beets | Jan 18271d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 18 β Apr 7 | β |
| Birch trees | β | β | Mar 1229d ago | β | β |
| Broccoli | Jan 4285d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Apr 11 β May 11 | β |
| Brussels sprouts | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 1229d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 20 β Jun 19 | β |
| Cabbage | Jan 4285d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Apr 2 β May 12 | β |
| Carrots | β | Feb 8250d ago | β | Apr 9 β Apr 29 | β |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18271d ago | Sep 2323d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Apr 11 β May 26 | β |
| Celery | Dec 7313d ago | Sep 937d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Jun 23 β Aug 2 | β |
| Chives | Jan 4285d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 1229d ago | May 6 β May 16 | β |
| Corn | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | May 14 β Jun 23 | β |
| Cosmos | Jan 18271d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Apr 27 β Jun 6 | β |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 22208d ago | May 4 β May 24 | β |
| Dahlias | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 27 β Jul 6 | β |
| Eggplant | Jan 4285d ago | β | Mar 22208d ago | May 26 β Jun 25 | β |
| Grapes | β | β | Mar 1229d ago | β | β |
| Green beans | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | May 4 β May 24 | β |
| JalapeΓ±os π₯Ά soil cold | Jan 4285d ago | β | Mar 15215d ago | May 24 β Jun 8 | β |
| Kale | Jan 18271d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 23 β Apr 7 | β |
| Leeks | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 1229d ago | May 26 β Jul 15 | β |
| Lemon trees | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Lemons | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Limes | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Mango π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Mint | Jan 4285d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 8222d ago | May 27 β Jun 6 | β |
| Oranges | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Oregano | Jan 4285d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 8222d ago | May 27 β Jun 6 | β |
| Parsley | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Mar 1229d ago | Apr 26 β May 16 | β |
| Peas | β | Jan 18271d ago | β | Mar 14 β Apr 8 | β |
| Peppers (bell) π₯Ά soil cold | Jan 4285d ago | β | Mar 22208d ago | May 21 β Jun 20 | β |
| Petunias | Dec 21299d ago | β | Mar 15215d ago | May 24 β Jun 8 | β |
| Pineapple π₯Ά soil cold | β | β | Mar 15215d ago | β | β |
| Potatoes | β | Feb 1257d ago | β | Apr 12 β Jun 1 | β |
| Pumpkin | Feb 8250d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 22208d ago | Jun 13 β Jul 13 | β |
| Rosemary | Dec 21299d ago | β | Mar 15215d ago | Jun 3 β Jun 23 | β |
| Sage | Jan 4285d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 8222d ago | May 22 β Jun 6 | β |
| Scallions | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 1257d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Apr 2 β May 2 | β |
| Snapdragons | Dec 21299d ago | Feb 15243d ago | Feb 15243d ago | May 6 β Jun 5 | β |
| Squash | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 22208d ago | May 4 β Jul 3 | β |
| Sunflowers | Feb 8250d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 17 β Jun 16 | β |
| Sweet potatoes π₯Ά soil cold | Jan 4285d ago | β | Mar 22208d ago | Jun 20 β Jul 20 | β |
| Thyme | Jan 4285d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Jun 6 β Jun 16 | β |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4285d ago | Sep 2323d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 14 β Jun 23 | β |
| Zinnias | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 8222d ago | Mar 15215d ago | May 7 β May 22 | β |
| Zucchini | Feb 1257d ago | Mar 15215d ago | Mar 22208d ago | Apr 29 β May 14 | β |
Apr 7 Today Apr 14 Within 2 weeks May 1 Upcoming Mar 15 Passed β¦ Date adjusted by weather/forecast
Artichokes
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Asparagus
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Avocado
β NO
- Your Zone (8) is outside this plant's hardiness range (Zone 9β11). This perennial cannot survive winter here.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Barley
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Basil
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Beets
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Bermuda grass
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Blackberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Blueberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Broccoli
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Brussels sprouts
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cabbage
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cantaloupe
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Carrots
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cauliflower
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cedar trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Celery
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 98 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cherries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cherry blossom trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cilantro
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Clover
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Corn
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cosmos
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Cucumbers
β³ WAIT
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Daffodils
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (61.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Dahlias
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Dill
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Dogwood
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Eggplant
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 75Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Fescue grass
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Fig trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β95Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Garlic
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (61.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Garlic (fall planting)
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (61.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 55Β°F.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Grapes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Grass seed (general)
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Green beans
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Hydrangeas
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
JalapeΓ±os
β³ WAIT
- 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 too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lavender
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lemon trees
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lemons
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lettuce
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Lilies
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Magnolia
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Maple trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Marigolds
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Microgreens
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β70Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Mint
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Oak trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Okra
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Onions
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Onions (sets)
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Oregano
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pansies
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Parsley
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peaches
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pears
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peonies
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Peppers (bell)
β³ WAIT
- 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 too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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).
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pine trees
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
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.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Plums
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Potatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Pumpkin
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Radishes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Raspberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Rhubarb
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Rosemary
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Roses
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sage
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Scallions
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Shallots
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Snapdragons
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 84 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Spinach
β
YES
- Conditions look good! Soil and air temperatures are within range.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Squash
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Strawberries
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β80Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sun hemp
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sunflowers
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (70β90Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Sweet potatoes
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Thyme
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
- π Fall planting window is OPEN! Plant now β 60 days before first frost (needs 70 days to establish).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Tomatoes
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Tulips
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is very warm (61.5Β°F). Root stress possible above 50Β°F.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Turmeric
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Watermelon
β³ WAIT
- Soil too cold (61.5Β°F) β needs at least 65Β°F.
- Air temperature (57.24Β°F) is below the minimum (60Β°F) for this plant.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Wheat (home growing interest)
β οΈ RISK
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (60β75Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Wildflowers mix
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 65Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°F) is below optimal range (65β85Β°F). Growth will be slow.
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Zinnias
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT
Zucchini
β οΈ RISK
- Soil is marginal (61.5Β°F). Optimal starts at 70Β°F β slower germination likely.
- Air temp (57.24Β°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).
π‘ Forecast as of Oct 16, 07:00 CDT