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: 10 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 4.
Lettuce: 11 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 Mar 30.
Radish Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 15.
Basil Is In Season. 224 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 19.
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.
4 Days to Mustard Greens
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.
Tomato Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
4 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
11 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Top-dress the mound
Do this: Add fresh compost and soil to your hugelkultur mound to make up for settling before spring planting.
Looper patrol on cabbage
Do this: Check broccoli, cabbage and collards for small green caterpillars and treat young ones with Bt.
Stop damping off
Do this: Start seeds in clean mix and avoid overwatering in the first two weeks.