Basil Is In Season. 127 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 Jul 25.
Garden chores
Guard the squash stems
Do this: Watch for orange-and-black borer moths and check stem bases for holes with sawdust-like frass.
Finger test before you water
Do this: If plants droop at noon, check the soil 2 inches down before watering; damp soil means they will recover by evening.
Mulch stops end rot
Do this: Lay mulch and water deeply on a steady schedule to keep blossom end rot and cracking off your tomatoes.
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