Basil: 62 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 28.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
20 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Vine borer patrol
Do this: Check squash stems near the soil for frass and wilting, and spray or inject Bt at the first sign of moths.
Kill the vines, turn the soil
Do this: Pull and trash spent squash vines, and turn the soil so overwintering borer pupae are exposed.
Don't trust the sponge yet
Do this: Check soil moisture on your hugel mound and water it in summer heat, especially in its first year.
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