3 Days Left on the Malabar Spinach Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 4.
In season now
Radish Is In Season. 10 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 30.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans): 10 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 19.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Is In Season. 10 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 24.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin: 10 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 29.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon): 24 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 29.
Cucumber: 24 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 24.
Eggplant: 24 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 24.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 24 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 4.
Okra: 24 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 29.
Sweet Corn Is In Season. 24 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 14.
Watermelon: 24 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 24.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 38 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 4.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 38 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 4.
Sweet Potato Is In Season. 38 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 13.
Tomato Is In Season. 38 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 14.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Is In Season. 52 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 4.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean: 52 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 14.
Basil Is In Season. 209 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 4.
Garden chores
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.
Feed the bed before planting
Do this: Spread 2-3 lb of 10-20-10 per 100 sq ft (or follow your soil test) and mix it 3-4 inches deep.
Starter drink for transplants
Do this: Mix 2 tablespoons of fertilizer per gallon of water and give each new transplant 1 cup in its hole.
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