Still Time for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) — 13 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 9.
In season now
Cucumber Is In Season. 13 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 5.
Still Time for Eggplant — 13 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 13 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 15.
Okra: 13 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 10.
Still Time for Sweet Corn — 13 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 25.
Watermelon: 13 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 27 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 15.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 27 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 15.
Sweet Potato Is In Season. 27 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 24.
Still Time for Tomato — 27 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 25.
Still Time for Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) — 41 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 15.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 25.
Still Time for Basil — 198 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 15.
Garden chores
Feed the first-year mound
Do this: Plant peas or cowpeas on a new mound, or side-dress with nitrogen if leaves look pale from wood tie-up.
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.