Bell Pepper Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Still Time for Cilantro — 11 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 3.
Still Time for Lettuce — 12 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 29.
Radish: 26 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 14.
Basil: 225 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 Apr 18.
Opening this week
5 Days to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
5 Days to Cucumber
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
5 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
5 Days to Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
5 Days to Sweet Corn
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Watermelon Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Sunday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
12 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Uncover in the morning
Do this: Pull covers back once it warms up so the sun can reheat the soil, then re-cover at dusk if cold returns.
Bring the pots in
Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.
Three Sisters: corn goes in
Do this: Once soil is above 65°F after your last frost, plant 4-7 corn seeds in the center of each mound.
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