Last Call for Malabar Spinach: Window Shuts in 4 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Plant today
Keep the Line Moving: Mustard Greens, Round 2
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
In season now
Still Time for Radish — 11 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 29.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans): 11 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 18.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini): 11 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 23.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Is In Season. 11 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 28.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon): 25 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 28.
Cucumber: 25 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 23.
Eggplant Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Mustard Greens: 25 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 3.
Still Time for Okra — 25 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 28.
Sweet Corn Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Watermelon Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 39 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 39 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Sweet Potato Is In Season. 39 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 12.
Tomato: 39 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Still Time for Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) — 53 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Still Time for Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean — 53 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 13.
Still Time for Basil — 210 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Garden chores
Blanch the greens
Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.
Three tomatoes each
Do this: Plan about 3 tomato plants per person for fresh eating and 5 if you want to can or freeze.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.