Basil: 146 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 Jul 6.
Garden chores
Hornworm hunt
Do this: Look for chewed tomato tops and dark droppings, then hand-pick the hornworms; leave any covered in white wasp cocoons.
Guard the squash stems
Do this: Watch for orange-and-black borer moths and check stem bases for holes with sawdust-like frass.
Finger test before you water
Do this: If plants droop at noon, check the soil 2 inches down before watering; damp soil means they will recover by evening.