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: 66 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 24.
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.
Order Irish Potatoes Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Mustard Greens Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Okra Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Spinach Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Swiss Chard Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
24 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Test before fall planting
Do this: Send a soil sample now if you haven't tested in two years, so your fall garden gets the right feed.
Finger test before you water
Do this: Push a finger into the soil, and water deeply only if it's dry at 1 inch down.
Water at sunrise
Do this: Run drip or soaker hoses early in the morning so plants are loaded up before the heat and leaves stay dry.