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: 67 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 23.
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
25 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Your compost is thirsty
Do this: Squeeze a handful from the center of your pile, and if no moisture comes out, water it and turn it.
Turn the pile this week
Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.
Worm bin heat check
Do this: Move your worm bin into shade or a cooler spot, because red wigglers start dying above 95°F.