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Atoka County, OK — Planting Guide

Atoka County is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is November 1, giving you a growing season of approximately 211 days.

At an elevation of 741 ft, Atoka County receives approximately 30.4 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 94°F with winter lows around 34°F. The predominant soil type is Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8a (10°F to 15°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

April 4

🍂 First Frost

November 1

📅 Growing Season

211 days

⛰️ Elevation

741 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

30.4 in

Atoka County, OK Long season
211 days
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Last Spring Frost April 4
➔ 211 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 1

Atoka County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 4 First Frost: Nov 1

Soil & Growing Conditions in Atoka County

Soil Type

Loam

Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.

Watering Needs

Moderate rainfall (30.4 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.

Season Tips

211-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Atoka County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Atoka County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Amaranth Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Arugula Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 18 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 21 — Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 25 – Sep 19 110–150
Bitter Melon Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Black Beans — Apr 11 — — Jul 11 – Aug 29 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Broccoli Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 4 – Aug 29 90–130
Butternut Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Aug 22 85–110
Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 6 – Aug 1 60–100
Calabash Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Sep 5 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Oct 3 120–150
Carrots — Mar 21 — Aug 23 May 23 – Jun 27 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Aug 1 55–100
Celeriac Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 18 – Aug 22 100–120
Celery Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 27 – Aug 22 80–120
Celtuce Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–90
Chard Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jul 18 50–60
Chayote Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 27 – Aug 8 80–110
Chicory Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 6 – Jul 18 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Aug 1 55–75
Corn — Apr 11 — — Jun 13 – Aug 8 60–100
Cowpeas — Apr 11 — — Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Cress Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Apr 18 – May 9 14–21
Crookneck Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 4 45–60
Crosne — Mar 21 — Aug 23 Aug 22 – Oct 24 150–200
Cucumber Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Daikon — Mar 21 — Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 13 50–70
Delicata Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 80–100
Edamame — Apr 11 — — Jun 27 – Aug 8 75–100
Eggplant Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 29 65–85
Endive Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 23 – Jun 27 45–65
Escarole Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 20 – Aug 1 75–100
Fennel Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 1 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 20 Dec 20 – Jun 6 90–240
Ginger Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Dec 19 – Jan 2 240–300
Green Beans — Apr 11 — — Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Oct 3 70–120
Hubbard Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Aug 1 – Sep 5 100–120
Jicama Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Aug 22 – Oct 31 120–180
Kabocha Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Aug 15 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 23 – Jun 20 45–60
Kale Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jul 25 50–70
Kidney Beans — Apr 11 — — Jul 11 – Aug 15 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 23 – Jun 27 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jun 13 35–50
Leeks Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 4 – Sep 19 90–150
Lentils Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 27 – Aug 8 80–110
Lettuce Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 18 30–60
Lima Beans — Apr 11 — — Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Loofah Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Aug 1 – Oct 3 100–150
Luffa Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Oct 3 90–150
Mache Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Malabar Spinach Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Jul 11 55–70
Melon Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 70–100
Microgreens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Apr 11 – May 9 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 23 – Jul 18 50–70
Mizuna Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jun 6 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jul 4 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Jul 11 55–70
Okra Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–65
Onion Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 13 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 21 — Aug 23 Jul 4 – Aug 15 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Jul 4 45–60
Peas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jul 25 55–70
Peppers Jan 31 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Pole Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 55–70
Potatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Sep 5 70–120
Pumpkin Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 85–120
Purslane Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Radicchio Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 6 – Jul 11 60–80
Radish — Mar 21 — Aug 23 Apr 18 – May 9 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 25 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 20 – Aug 1 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 21 — Aug 23 Jun 13 – Jul 18 80–100
Salsify — Mar 21 — Aug 23 Jul 4 – Aug 15 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jun 13 – Aug 8 70–110
Scallions Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jun 27 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 60–80
Shallot Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 Jul 4 – Aug 22 90–120
Shiso Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 50–70
Snap Peas Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 30 – Jul 25 50–65
Soybeans — Apr 11 — — Jul 4 – Aug 29 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Aug 15 85–100
Spinach Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 35–50
Squash (Summer) Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 45–65
Squash (Winter) Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 11 – Sep 5 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 18 — Aug 8 – Oct 3 110–150
Sweet Corn — Apr 11 — — Jun 13 – Jul 25 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 9 – Jun 13 35–50
Tomatillo Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–85
Tomatoes Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–85
Turmeric Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Dec 19 – Jan 2 240–300
Turnip — Mar 21 — Aug 23 May 2 – Jun 6 40–60
Watercress Feb 28 Mar 21 Apr 4 Aug 23 May 16 – Jun 20 40–60
Watermelon Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 70–100
Wax Beans — Apr 11 — — Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–65
Winter Melon Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 18 – Sep 5 90–120
Yard Long Beans Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Jul 25 55–80
Zucchini Mar 7 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Atoka County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Atoka County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Nov 7 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 25 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 25 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Aug 8 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 25 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 25 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 25 — Jul 4 – Aug 29 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 25 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 25 — Jul 18 – Aug 29 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 25 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 25 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 25 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 25 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 25 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 25 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 25 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 25 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 25 — Jul 25 – Jan 9 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Atoka County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Atoka County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 — 365–730
Anise Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 Jun 27 – Sep 12 90–120
Basil Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 15 50–75
Bee Balm — — Apr 11 — Jul 11 – Sep 26 90–120
Borage Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 23 – Jul 11 50–60
Caraway Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 — 365–450
Catnip — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 15 60–80
Chamomile Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Chervil Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Chives — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Cilantro Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Comfrey — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Cumin Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 Jul 11 – Sep 12 100–120
Dill Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Epazote Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Feverfew — — Apr 11 — Jul 11 – Sep 26 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Horehound — — Apr 11 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 75–90
Hyssop — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 1 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Lemon Verbena Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Lemongrass Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jul 4 – Oct 3 75–120
Lovage — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Marjoram — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Mint — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Oregano — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Parsley Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 30 – Aug 1 60–80
Rosemary — — Apr 11 — Jul 4 – Nov 21 80–180
Rue — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Sage — — Apr 11 — Jun 27 – Aug 22 75–90
Savory — — Apr 11 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 50–70
Sorrel Feb 28 Mar 21 Mar 28 Aug 23 May 9 – Jul 11 40–60
Stevia Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 20 – Aug 29 60–90
Tarragon — — Apr 11 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 60–90
Thai Basil Feb 14 Apr 11 Apr 18 — Jun 13 – Aug 15 50–75
Thyme — — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Aug 22 70–90
Valerian — — Apr 11 — Aug 15 – Nov 21 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Atoka County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Atoka County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 21 Mar 28 Mar 28 — May 23 – Oct 10 60–75
Alliums — — — Sep 27 Oct 25 – Nov 15 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 6 Sep 20 – Oct 18 90–120
Astilbe Feb 7 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 1 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Feb 21 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 23 – Sep 5 60–90
Begonias Jan 24 — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Feb 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Feb 7 — Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 60–90
Calendula — Feb 21 Mar 21 Aug 23 May 9 – Sep 19 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 6 Nov 15 – Feb 21 60–90
Celosia Mar 7 Mar 28 Mar 28 — May 30 – Oct 24 60–90
Columbine Feb 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 70–100
Coreopsis Feb 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Oct 31 60–80
Cosmos Mar 7 Mar 21 Mar 21 — May 30 – Oct 17 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 4 Sep 6 – Sep 27 10–20
Daffodils — — — Sep 27 Sep 6 – Oct 4 20–40
Dahlias Mar 14 Apr 4 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Nov 14 70–120
Daylily Feb 7 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 60–90
Dianthus Feb 7 Feb 21 Feb 28 — Apr 18 – Jul 4 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Feb 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 70–90
Foxglove Feb 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 80–120
Freesia — — — Sep 20 Oct 18 – Nov 15 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Feb 14 Mar 28 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Nov 21 70–100
Geraniums Jan 24 — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 70–100
Gladiolus — Apr 4 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Nov 14 70–100
Hostas Jan 31 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 17 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 4 Sep 27 – Oct 18 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 31 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 17 90–150
Impatiens Feb 7 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 60–75
Irises — Division Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 27 60–100
Larkspur — Mar 7 — Aug 23 May 16 – Aug 22 60–90
Lavender Jan 31 — Apr 11 — Jun 20 – Sep 26 90–120
Lilies — Division Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 3 70–120
Lobelia Feb 7 — Feb 28 — Apr 25 – Jun 20 70–80
Lupine Feb 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 — May 23 – Jun 20 75–100
Marigolds Feb 21 Mar 28 Mar 28 — May 23 – Sep 26 50–70
Nasturtium Mar 7 Mar 28 Mar 28 — May 23 – Oct 24 55–65
Pansy Jan 24 — Mar 21 Aug 23 May 16 – Aug 22 70–90
Peonies — Division Apr 4 — May 30 – Jun 27 90–120
Petunia Feb 7 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 17 70–90
Phlox Feb 7 Apr 4 Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 22 80–110
Portulaca Mar 7 Mar 28 Mar 28 — May 16 – Oct 10 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 6 Sep 20 – Oct 25 90–120
Roses Jan 31 — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 90–180
Salvia Feb 7 — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Feb 7 — Apr 4 — Jul 25 – Oct 17 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 24 Feb 28 Mar 21 Aug 23 May 30 – Sep 19 70–100
Sunflower Mar 14 Mar 28 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Oct 24 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 21 Feb 28 Mar 21 Sep 6 May 2 – Aug 22 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Aug 30 Nov 8 – Jan 31 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 4 Sep 20 – Oct 18 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 24 — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 70–90
Yarrow Feb 7 Mar 28 Apr 4 — Jun 6 – Oct 31 60–90
Zinnia Mar 7 Mar 28 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Atoka County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Atoka County, OK?

Atoka County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Atoka County, OK?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Atoka County falls around April 4. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Atoka County, OK?

The median first fall frost in Atoka County arrives around November 1. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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