Bell Pepper Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
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 — 45 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 15.
Opening this week
3 Days to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
3 Days to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
3 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.
3 Days to Cauliflower
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
3 Days to Eggplant
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
3 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Irish Potatoes Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
3 Days to Mustard Greens
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
3 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
3 Days to Spinach
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
3 Days to Swiss Chard
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
10 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
16 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Top up the mulch
Do this: Add fresh mulch where it has thinned out to keep soil cool and moist in the heat.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Price your glut
Do this: Multiply this week's tomato pounds by the USDA retail price per pound to see what you saved.