Bell Pepper Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
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In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day): 19 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
English Peas Is In Season. 33 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 23.
Spinach Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 8.
Start indoors & order seed
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Tomato Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Opening this week
Cilantro Opens Friday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 1–Feb 28. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
5 Days to Beets
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart.
Broccoli Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
5 Days to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
5 Days to Carrots
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
5 Days to Collards
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
Irish Potatoes Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 25. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Kale Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart.
5 Days to Lettuce
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
5 Days to Radish
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart.
Swiss Chard Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
5 Days to Turnips
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Garden chores
Uncover in the morning
Do this: Pull covers back once it warms up so the sun can reheat the soil, then re-cover at dusk if cold returns.
Bring the pots in
Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.
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.