Basil Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 15–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
In season now
Cilantro Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 30.
Still Time for Lettuce — 15 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 25.
Radish: 29 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
8 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Winter turn
Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.
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.
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