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 21.
Plant today
Last Call for Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean: Window Shuts in 4 Days
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 1.
In season now
Basil: 161 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 21.
Garden chores
Rain coming? Barrels ready
Do this: Clear your gutters and empty or hook up rain barrels, since every inch of rain gives about 0.5 gallon per square foot of roof.
Harden off your transplants
Do this: Start setting seedlings outside in shade for a couple of hours a day, adding more sun daily for 1-2 weeks before planting.
Late-frost alert for transplants
Do this: Keep frost cloth handy for new tomatoes and peppers until your area's last-frost date has passed.