78%
sure
sure
PROTECT
Broccoli - Sow outside
Plant with care
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
78% local confidence
Field readings
Night18.4 C lows
Soil4 C minimum
Rain1.6 mm over snapshot
Wind40.9 C daytime highs
Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
18.4 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
40.9 C
Rainfall looks low for establishment; watering may be needed.
Rain
1.6 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
4 C minimum
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
Forecast strip
Planting window
May 14, 2026
From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
30
days min
Minimum season needed for broccoli to yield
Up to
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
31 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 30 minimum days for broccoli.
Do this next
- 1You can sow broccoli, but protect young growth if nights dip.
- 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
- 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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