Last Call for Radish: Window Shuts in 3 Days
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 6.
Plant today
Last Call for Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans): Window Shuts in 3 Days
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 26.
3 Days Left on the Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Clock
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 1.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Leaves the Station Sunday
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 5.
In season now
Still Time for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) — 17 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 5.
Still Time for Cucumber — 17 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 1.
Still Time for Eggplant — 17 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 31.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 17 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 11.
Still Time for Okra — 17 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 6.
Sweet Corn: 17 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 21.
Still Time for Watermelon — 17 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 31.
Bell Pepper: 31 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 11.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 31 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 11.
Sweet Potato Is In Season. 31 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 20.
Tomato Is In Season. 31 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 21.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull): 45 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 11.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Is In Season. 45 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 21.
Basil: 202 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 May 11.
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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