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
Still Time for Basil — 78 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 12.
Garden chores
Start fall broccoli and cabbage
Do this: Sow broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower now for transplants 5-7 weeks out, and keep trays in afternoon shade.
Throw some shade
Do this: Hang 30% shade cloth over greens, peppers and young transplants during the hottest weeks.
Heat-set tomato window
Do this: Plant heat-set tomatoes like Heatwave, Solar Fire or Sunmaster from mid-June to early July for summer fruit.