Beets Leaves the Station Wednesday
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 2.
Plant today
Collards Leaves the Station Wednesday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 2.
Last Call for Kale: Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 2.
Onions (bulb, short-day) Leaves the Station Wednesday
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jan 1.
Last Call for Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans): Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 27.
In season now
English Peas Is In Season. 43 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 7.
Spinach: 43 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 22.
Still Time for Turnips — 43 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 12.
Opening this week
Radish Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Oct 14–Dec 2. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
15 Days Out: Garlic
Do this: Opens Oct 28. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Fall bee buffet
Do this: Keep mistflower, asters and goldenrod blooming to feed bees through fall.
Cover the bare beds
Do this: Sow cereal rye, oats, crimson clover or hairy vetch in any bed that will sit empty this winter.
Freeze peppers raw
Do this: Seed and slice peppers and freeze them raw for salsa or blanch 2 to 3 minutes for cooking.