7 Days Left on the Cilantro Clock
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 7.
Plant today
Keep the Line Moving: Radish, Round 7
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Repeat every 8 days while the window is open.
In season now
Still Time for Lettuce — 8 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 2.
Still Time for Radish — 22 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 18.
Basil Is In Season. 221 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 22.
Opening this week
1 Day to Bell Pepper
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
1 Day to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
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.
1 Day to Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
1 Day to Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
1 Day to Sweet Corn
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.
Watermelon Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
1 Day to Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
8 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Winter turn
Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.