7 Days to Bell Pepper
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 49 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 11.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Carrots Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Lettuce Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Sweet Corn Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Winter Squash & Pumpkin Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
7 Days to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
7 Days to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
7 Days to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
Cauliflower Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
7 Days to Eggplant
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
7 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
7 Days to Irish Potatoes
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
7 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
7 Days to Spinach
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Swiss Chard Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
Watermelon Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Finger test before you water
Do this: If plants droop at noon, check the soil 2 inches down before watering; damp soil means they will recover by evening.
Tomatoes quit? Keep them
Do this: Hot nights stop fruit set; keep healthy tomato plants watered and they will set again when nights cool.
Shriveled baby squash?
Do this: Hand-pollinate squash in the morning by rubbing a male flower into the female flowers.