2 Days to English Peas
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart.
In season now
Still Time for Onions (bulb, short-day) — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 9.
Start indoors & order seed
Order Basil Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jan 11. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Eggplant Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
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
13 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Jan 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Clean up the hiding spots
Do this: Pull spent vines and remove boards and debris where squash bugs and other pests spend the winter.
Draw your rotation map
Do this: Sketch your beds and shift each crop family one bed over for next year.
Blanch the greens
Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.