Still Time for Basil — 56 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 4.
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
14 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Worm bin heat check
Do this: Move your worm bin into shade or a cooler spot, because red wigglers start dying above 95°F.
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.
Feed the bed before planting
Do this: Spread 2-3 lb of 10-20-10 per 100 sq ft (or follow your soil test) and mix it 3-4 inches deep.