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) Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 14.
Irish Potatoes: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 4.
Watermelon: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 9.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 26 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Still Time for Eggplant — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 9.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 26 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Still Time for Okra — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 15.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 26 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 5.
Basil Is In Season. 40 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 20.
Broccoli Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Still Time for Cabbage — 40 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 40 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Mustard Greens: 40 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 20.
Spinach: 96 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 30.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
11 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
Vine borer patrol
Do this: Check squash stems near the soil for frass and wilting, and spray or inject Bt at the first sign of moths.