Still Time for Basil — 53 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 7.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Cilantro Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 1. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
11 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Fall tomato deadline
Do this: Get fall tomato transplants in about 100 days before your first frost, or by Jul 25 in Central Texas.
Pick okra daily
Do this: Harvest okra pods every day or two while they're small and tender.
Clear spring crops
Do this: Pull spent spring plants and weeds, and trash diseased ones instead of composting them.