Keep the Line Moving: Cilantro, Round 7
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Repeat every 7 days while the window is open.
In season now
Still Time for Cilantro — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 28.
Lettuce: 17 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 23.
Still Time for Radish — 31 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 8.
Opening this week
3 Days to Basil
Do this: Window runs Feb 15–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
10 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
10 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
17 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Knock down the cover crop
Do this: Mow or turn under winter cover crops at least two to three weeks before spring planting.
Blanch the greens
Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.
Three tomatoes each
Do this: Plan about 3 tomato plants per person for fresh eating and 5 if you want to can or freeze.
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