Carrots Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Plant today
Green Light: Lettuce Season Starts Now
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 12.
Sweet Corn Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Tomato Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin: Doors Just Opened. Get It in the Ground.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 26.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 26.
Irish Potatoes Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 16.
Watermelon Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 21.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Eggplant: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 21.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 14 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Okra Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 27.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini): 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 22.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 14 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
Basil: 28 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 Nov 1.
Still Time for Broccoli — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Cabbage Is In Season. 28 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 1.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Cilantro: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 2.
Spinach Is In Season. 84 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 12.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
Starter drink for transplants
Do this: Mix 2 tablespoons of fertilizer per gallon of water and give each new transplant 1 cup in its hole.
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.