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 — 43 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 17.
Opening this week
1 Day to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
1 Day to Cauliflower
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
1 Day to Eggplant
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
1 Day to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
1 Day 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.
Okra Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
1 Day to Spinach
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day 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
8 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
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.