Still Time for Basil — 122 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 30.
Garden chores
Finger test before you water
Do this: Push a finger into the soil, and water deeply only if it's dry at 1 inch down.
Water at sunrise
Do this: Run drip or soaker hoses early in the morning so plants are loaded up before the heat and leaves stay dry.
Top off the mulch
Do this: Rake mulch back up to a settled 4 inches around your plants to lock in moisture.
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