Last Call for Irish Potatoes: Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 9.
Plant today
Keep the Line Moving: Kale, Round 3
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
Swiss Chard Round 3 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.
Turnips Round 3 Goes In Today
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
Collards Is In Season. 8 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 15.
Still Time for English Peas — 8 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
Kale: 8 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 15.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 8 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Turnips: 8 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 23.
Spinach: 15 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 5.
Cilantro: 35 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Still Time for Lettuce — 36 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 5.
Radish Is In Season. 50 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 18.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
22 Days Out: Basil
Do this: Opens Feb 15. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Work in compost
Do this: Turn 2 to 3 inches of compost into your beds while the soil is moist but not wet.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Update your price list
Do this: Check the USDA ERS Fruit and Vegetable Prices page for the newest retail prices before the new season.
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