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: 82 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 Sep 8.
Garden chores
Plan the fall garden
Do this: Use the per-person table to decide how many feet of greens, broccoli and carrots to plant this fall.
Top up the mulch
Do this: Add fresh mulch where it has thinned out to keep soil cool and moist in the heat.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.