Tomato Seeds Go Under Lights Thursday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Sep 2). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Basil Is In Season. 83 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 Sep 7.
Garden chores
Tomatoes need acid
Do this: Put 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice in each quart jar before you fill it with tomatoes.
Squash goes in the freezer
Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.
Freeze peppers raw
Do this: Seed and slice peppers and freeze them raw for salsa or blanch 2 to 3 minutes for cooking.