Start Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Seeds Indoors Today
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: 63 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 27.
Start indoors & order seed
Start Watermelon Seeds Indoors Today
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Seed Check: Irish Potatoes Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Mustard Greens Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Okra Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
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.
Seed Check: Swiss Chard Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
21 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Fall tomato deadline
Do this: Get fall tomato transplants in about 100 days before your first frost, or by Jul 25 in Central Texas.
Pick okra daily
Do this: Harvest okra pods every day or two while they're small and tender.
Clear spring crops
Do this: Pull spent spring plants and weeds, and trash diseased ones instead of composting them.