78%
sure
sure
PROTECT
Zucchini (Courgette) - Sow outside
Plant with care
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
78% local confidence
Field readings
Night16.6 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain64.4 mm over snapshot
Wind35.6 C daytime highs
Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
16.6 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
35.6 C
Rainfall may be high enough to create wet-soil risk.
Rain
64.4 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 zucchini (courgette) to yield
Up to
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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 zucchini (courgette).
Do this next
- 1You can sow zucchini (courgette), 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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