Bell Pepper Seeds Go Under Lights Tuesday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
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In season now
Still Time for Onions (bulb, short-day) — 20 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 18.
English Peas: 34 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 22.
Spinach Is In Season. 41 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 7.
Start indoors & order seed
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Seeds Go Under Lights Tuesday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Tomato Seeds Go Under Lights Tuesday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Opening this week
3 Days to Cilantro
Do this: Window runs Jan 1–Feb 28. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Beets Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart.
6 Days to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
6 Days to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
6 Days to Carrots
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Collards Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
Irish Potatoes Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 25. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Kale Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart.
6 Days to Lettuce
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 29. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
6 Days to Radish
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart.
6 Days to Swiss Chard
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
6 Days to Turnips
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Garden chores
Start onions and early tomatoes
Do this: South Texas and Gulf Coast gardeners can sow tomato and pepper seed indoors now, counting 5-8 weeks back from your last frost.
Freeze watch: water today
Do this: If a frost night is forecast, soak the garden soil today so it stores heat for tonight.
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.
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