Basil Seeds Go Under Lights Tuesday
Do this: Start seed 5 weeks before transplant day (Feb 15). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Still Time for Beets — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 25.
Still Time for Broccoli — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 6.
Cabbage Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 6.
Carrots Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 16.
Onions (bulb, short-day) Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 26.
Irish Potatoes: 19 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 21.
Collards: 26 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 25.
English Peas Is In Season. 26 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 1.
Still Time for Kale — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 25.
Swiss Chard: 26 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 20.
Turnips Is In Season. 26 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 5.
Still Time for Spinach — 33 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 15.
Still Time for Cilantro — 53 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 20.
Still Time for Lettuce — 54 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 15.
Still Time for Radish — 68 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jan 31.
Start indoors & order seed
Eggplant Seeds Go Under Lights Tuesday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 29). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Garden chores
Work in compost
Do this: Turn 2 to 3 inches of compost into your beds while the soil is moist but not wet.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Update your price list
Do this: Check the USDA ERS Fruit and Vegetable Prices page for the newest retail prices before the new season.
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