Basil Is In Season. 131 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 21.
Garden chores
Water at sunrise
Do this: Run drip or soaker hoses early in the morning so plants are loaded up before the heat and leaves stay dry.
Top off the mulch
Do this: Rake mulch back up to a settled 4 inches around your plants to lock in moisture.
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.