Beets Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 9.
Plant today
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Broccoli
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 19.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Cabbage
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 19.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Carrots
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 29.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 8.
Last Call for Irish Potatoes: Window Shuts in 7 Days
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 3.
In season now
Collards: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 9.
English Peas Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 14.
Still Time for Kale — 14 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 9.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 4.
Turnips: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 17.
Still Time for Spinach — 21 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 27.
Cilantro Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 4.
Lettuce: 42 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 27.
Radish Is In Season. 56 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 12.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
28 Days Out: Basil
Do this: Opens Feb 15. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Work in compost
Do this: Turn 2 to 3 inches of compost into your beds while the soil is moist but not wet.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Update your price list
Do this: Check the USDA ERS Fruit and Vegetable Prices page for the newest retail prices before the new season.