Last Call for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon): Window Shuts in 5 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 21.
Plant today
5 Days Left on the Irish Potatoes Clock
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
5 Days Left on the Watermelon Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 16.
In season now
Bell Pepper: 19 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 27.
Eggplant Is In Season. 19 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 16.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 19 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 27.
Okra Is In Season. 19 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 22.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini): 19 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
Swiss Chard: 19 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 12.
Basil Is In Season. 33 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 27.
Broccoli: 33 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 27.
Still Time for Cabbage — 33 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 27.
Cauliflower: 33 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 6.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 33 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 27.
Spinach Is In Season. 89 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 7.
Opening this week
Cilantro Opens Wednesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 1–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Carrots Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Lettuce Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
5 Days to Sweet Corn
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Thursday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
19 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Squash goes in the freezer
Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.
Freeze peppers raw
Do this: Seed and slice peppers and freeze them raw for salsa or blanch 2 to 3 minutes for cooking.
Top up the mulch
Do this: Add fresh mulch where it has thinned out to keep soil cool and moist in the heat.