Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 26–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
In season now
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon): 13 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 13.
Still Time for Irish Potatoes — 13 Days and Counting
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 3.
Watermelon Is In Season. 13 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 8.
Bell Pepper: 27 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Eggplant Is In Season. 27 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 8.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 27 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Okra: 27 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 14.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 27 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 4.
Basil Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Broccoli: 41 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Cabbage Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 41 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 29.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 19.
Spinach Is In Season. 97 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 29.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
12 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Start fall broccoli and cabbage
Do this: Sow broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower now for transplants 5-7 weeks out, and keep trays in afternoon shade.
Throw some shade
Do this: Hang 30% shade cloth over greens, peppers and young transplants during the hottest weeks.
Fall tomato deadline
Do this: Get fall tomato transplants in about 100 days before your first frost, or by Jul 25 in Central Texas.