Still Time for Basil — 57 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 3.
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
15 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Price your glut
Do this: Multiply this week's tomato pounds by the USDA retail price per pound to see what you saved.
Your compost is thirsty
Do this: Squeeze a handful from the center of your pile, and if no moisture comes out, water it and turn it.
Turn the pile this week
Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.