Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 64 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 26.
Start indoors & order seed
Watermelon Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Seed Check: Irish Potatoes Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Mustard Greens Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Okra Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Spinach Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Swiss Chard Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
22 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Throw some shade
Do this: Hang 30% shade cloth over greens, peppers and young transplants during the hottest weeks.
Heat-set tomato window
Do this: Plant heat-set tomatoes like Heatwave, Solar Fire or Sunmaster from mid-June to early July for summer fruit.
Solarize empty beds
Do this: Wet bare beds and seal them under clear plastic for at least a month to knock back nematodes.
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