Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Seeds Go Under Lights Thursday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Basil: 69 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 21.
Start indoors & order seed
Watermelon Seeds Go Under Lights Thursday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
27 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
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.