Still Time for Basil — 156 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 26.
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.