Still Time for Basil — 55 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 5.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
13 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Go half-rate for fall
Do this: If the bed was well fed in spring, use about half the spring fertilizer rate (1-2 lb per 100 sq ft) for fall crops.
Finger test before you water
Do this: Push a finger into the soil, and water deeply only if it's dry at 1 inch down.
Water at sunrise
Do this: Run drip or soaker hoses early in the morning so plants are loaded up before the heat and leaves stay dry.