Bell Pepper Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 44 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 16.
Opening this week
2 Days to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
Cabbage Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
2 Days to Cauliflower
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
2 Days to Eggplant
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
2 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
2 Days to Irish Potatoes
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
Okra Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
Spinach Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
2 Days to Swiss Chard
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
2 Days to Watermelon
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
9 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Your compost is thirsty
Do this: Squeeze a handful from the center of your pile, and if no moisture comes out, water it and turn it.
Turn the pile this week
Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.
Worm bin heat check
Do this: Move your worm bin into shade or a cooler spot, because red wigglers start dying above 95°F.
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