English Peas Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart.
In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day): 31 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 8.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Basil Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jan 11. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Eggplant Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jan 11. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
Spinach Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 8. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Jan 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Hugel build season
Do this: Fall is the time to build: dig a 1-2 foot trench and stack hardwood logs, branches and greens so the mound settles by spring.
Sort your wood pile
Do this: Set aside oak, maple and cottonwood for a hugel mound, and keep black walnut and cedar out of it.
Looper patrol on cabbage
Do this: Check broccoli, cabbage and collards for small green caterpillars and treat young ones with Bt.