Still Time for Basil — 60 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 30.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
18 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Let some herbs flower
Do this: Leave a few basil, oregano and mint stems to bloom for the bees.
Buy cover crop seed
Do this: Order fall cover crop seed now so you can plant on time in October.
Turn under before seed
Do this: Cut buckwheat and other summer covers before they set seed.