Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Leaves the Station Wednesday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 24.
Plant today
2 Days Left on the Irish Potatoes Clock
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 14.
Watermelon Leaves the Station Wednesday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 19.
In season now
Still Time for Bell Pepper — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Still Time for Eggplant — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 19.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Still Time for Okra — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 25.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Is In Season. 16 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 16 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 15.
Basil: 30 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 Oct 30.
Broccoli: 30 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Still Time for Cabbage — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 9.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 30.
Still Time for Spinach — 86 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 10.
Opening this week
1 Day to Cilantro
Do this: Window runs Sep 1–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Carrots Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Lettuce Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
Sweet Corn Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
16 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Feed the bed before planting
Do this: Spread 2-3 lb of 10-20-10 per 100 sq ft (or follow your soil test) and mix it 3-4 inches deep.
Go half-rate for fall
Do this: If the bed was well fed in spring, use about half the spring fertilizer rate (1-2 lb per 100 sq ft) for fall crops.
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.