Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 20.
Plant today
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 31.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 162 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 20.
Garden chores
Side-dress day
Do this: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside your plants and water it in.
Starter drink for transplants
Do this: Mix 2 tablespoons of fertilizer per gallon of water and give each new transplant 1 cup in its hole.
Top off the mulch
Do this: Rake mulch back up to a settled 4 inches around your plants to lock in moisture.