When is the best day to plant in Upington?
This week's answer
🌿 Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to plant the garden in Upington this week, scoring 95/100.
Plant on Saturday 15 Aug — lowest wind at 22 km/h and warmth without heat stress. Tuesday or Friday work too if Saturday doesn't suit, but avoid Monday, Wednesday and Thursday when wind pushes past 31 km/h and will stress seedlings and dry soil fast.
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Local know-how
Transplanting and sowing want mild, calm, overcast weather — hot sun and wind stress seedlings before roots can take hold.
- ◆An overcast day with rain coming tomorrow is planting gold — nature waters in your seedlings.
- ◆Avoid planting before a scorching day; transplant shock plus heat is a killer.
Questions people ask
When is the best day to plant in Upington this week?
Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to plant the garden in Upington this week, scoring 95/100.
Is it good to plant before rain?
Yes — gentle rain after planting settles soil around roots and saves watering. Just avoid planting right before violent storms that can wash out seedlings.