4 Days to English Peas
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart.
In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day): 32 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 6.
Opening this week
Spinach Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 8. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
15 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Jan 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Covers on before sundown
Do this: Drape frost cloth over tender crops in the late afternoon and pin it to the ground on every side.
Uncover in the morning
Do this: Pull covers back once it warms up so the sun can reheat the soil, then re-cover at dusk if cold returns.
Bring the pots in
Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.
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