78%
sure
sure
PROTECT
Pumpkin (C. maxima) - Sow outside
Plant with care
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
78% local confidence
Field readings
Night22.5 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain0 mm over snapshot
Wind47.7 C daytime highs
Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
22.5 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
47.7 C
Rainfall looks low for establishment; watering may be needed.
Rain
0 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
10 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
20
days min
Minimum season needed for pumpkin (c. maxima) to yield
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
21 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 20 minimum days for pumpkin (c. maxima).
Do this next
- 1You can sow pumpkin (c. maxima), 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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