Today Is the Last Day to Plant Bell Pepper
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 11.
Plant today
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 11.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Sweet Potato
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 21.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Tomato
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 21.
In season now
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 11.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 22.
Basil Is In Season. 171 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 Jun 11.
Garden chores
Spray after the bees go home
Do this: If you must spray, wait until evening when flowers have closed and bees have stopped foraging.
Lift the row cover
Do this: Remove row covers from squash, cucumbers and melons as soon as the first flowers open.
Get your gauge tested
Do this: Have your pressure canner's dial gauge checked before canning season starts.
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