Still Time for Basil — 124 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 28.
Garden chores
Freeze the bean flood
Do this: Blanch snap beans for 3 minutes, cool, drain, and freeze with 1/2-inch headspace.
Squash goes in the freezer
Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.
Mulch 4 inches deep
Do this: Spread compost, leaves or straw around plants until it settles to about 4 inches.
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