Bell Pepper Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Cilantro: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 2.
Lettuce Is In Season. 13 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 28.
Radish: 27 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 13.
Still Time for Basil — 226 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 17.
Opening this week
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
Cucumber Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans) Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
Sweet Corn Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
6 Days to Tomato
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
6 Days to Watermelon
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
13 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
Freeze watch: water today
Do this: If a frost night is forecast, soak the garden soil today so it stores heat for tonight.
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.