Bell Pepper Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Plant today
7 Days Left on the Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Clock
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Sweet Potato Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 14.
Last Call for Tomato: Window Shuts in 7 Days
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 14.
In season now
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull): 21 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean: 21 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 15.
Still Time for Basil — 178 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 4.
Garden chores
Lift the row cover
Do this: Remove row covers from squash, cucumbers and melons as soon as the first flowers open.
Get your gauge tested
Do this: Have your pressure canner's dial gauge checked before canning season starts.
Mulch 4 inches deep
Do this: Spread compost, leaves or straw around plants until it settles to about 4 inches.