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.
In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day) Is In Season. 15 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 24.
English Peas Is In Season. 29 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 27.
Spinach Is In Season. 36 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 12.
Cilantro Is In Season. 56 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 17.
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
Beets Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Carrots
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Collards Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Irish Potatoes
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.
1 Day to Lettuce
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day to Radish
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart.
1 Day to Swiss Chard
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day to Turnips
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Garden chores
Covers on before sundown
Do this: Drape frost cloth over tender crops in the late afternoon and pin it to the ground on every side.
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.