Today Is the Last Day to Plant Spinach
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
In season now
Cilantro: 20 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 25.
Lettuce Is In Season. 21 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
Still Time for Radish — 35 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 5.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Malabar Spinach Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Mar 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Okra Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Mar 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Mar 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Sweet Potato Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Mar 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Mar 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
Basil Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 15–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Seed-starting week
Do this: Sow tomatoes 5-6 weeks and peppers 7-8 weeks before your average last frost, in a sterile mix at about 85°F.
Raise the lights
Do this: Keep grow lights 2-3 inches above your seedlings and run them 12-14 hours a day.
Harden off your transplants
Do this: Start setting seedlings outside in shade for a couple of hours a day, adding more sun daily for 1-2 weeks before planting.