4 Days Left on the Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 22.
Plant today
Last Call for Irish Potatoes: Window Shuts in 4 Days
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 12.
Last Call for Watermelon: Window Shuts in 4 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 17.
Swiss Chard Round 2 Goes In Today
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
Keep the Line Moving: Mustard Greens, Round 2
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
Keep the Line Moving: Spinach, Round 2
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 18 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Eggplant Is In Season. 18 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 17.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 18 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Okra: 18 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 23.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Is In Season. 18 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 18.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 18 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 13.
Basil: 32 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Still Time for Broccoli — 32 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Cabbage: 32 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 32 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 7.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 32 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 28.
Spinach: 88 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 8.
Opening this week
Cilantro Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 1–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
4 Days to Carrots
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
4 Days to Lettuce
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
Sweet Corn Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
4 Days to Tomato
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
18 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Price your glut
Do this: Multiply this week's tomato pounds by the USDA retail price per pound to see what you saved.
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.
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