Still Time for Basil — 59 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 1.
Start indoors & order seed
Order Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 26. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
17 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Okra overload fix
Do this: Blanch small okra pods 3 minutes and large ones 4, then freeze whole or sliced.
Tomatoes need acid
Do this: Put 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice in each quart jar before you fill it with tomatoes.
Squash goes in the freezer
Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.