Cilantro Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 16.
Plant today
1 Day Left on the Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 25.
Last Call for Irish Potatoes: Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 15.
Watermelon Leaves the Station Thursday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 20.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 15 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 31.
Still Time for Eggplant — 15 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 20.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 15 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 31.
Okra Is In Season. 15 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 26.
Still Time for Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) — 15 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 21.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 15 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 16.
Basil: 29 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 31.
Broccoli: 29 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 31.
Still Time for Cabbage — 29 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 31.
Cauliflower Is In Season. 29 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 10.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 29 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 1.
Spinach: 85 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 11.
Opening this week
1 Day to Carrots
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
1 Day to Lettuce
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day 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
15 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Your compost is thirsty
Do this: Squeeze a handful from the center of your pile, and if no moisture comes out, water it and turn it.
Turn the pile this week
Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.