Start Broccoli Seeds Indoors Today
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 84 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 6.
Start indoors & order seed
Start Cabbage Seeds Indoors Today
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Start Cauliflower Seeds Indoors Today
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Tomato Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Sep 2). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Seed Check: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 29. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Watermelon Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 29. Seed takes time to ship.
Garden chores
Turn under before seed
Do this: Cut buckwheat and other summer covers before they set seed.
Freeze the bean flood
Do this: Blanch snap beans for 3 minutes, cool, drain, and freeze with 1/2-inch headspace.
Okra overload fix
Do this: Blanch small okra pods 3 minutes and large ones 4, then freeze whole or sliced.
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