Still Time for Basil — 58 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 2.
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
16 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Freeze peppers raw
Do this: Seed and slice peppers and freeze them raw for salsa or blanch 2 to 3 minutes for cooking.
Top up the mulch
Do this: Add fresh mulch where it has thinned out to keep soil cool and moist in the heat.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.