Basil Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 15.
In season now
Cilantro Is In Season. 13 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 31.
Still Time for Lettuce — 14 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 26.
Still Time for Radish — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 11.
Opening this week
Bell Pepper Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
Cucumber Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
7 Days to Mustard Greens
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans) Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
Sweet Corn Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
7 Days to Tomato
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
7 Days to Watermelon
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Install drip before spring
Do this: Lay drip line or soaker hoses now, while beds are empty, and claim the sales-tax exemption on rainwater gear with Form 01-339.
Seed-starting week
Do this: Sow tomatoes 5-6 weeks and peppers 7-8 weeks before your average last frost, in a sterile mix at about 85°F.
Raise the lights
Do this: Keep grow lights 2-3 inches above your seedlings and run them 12-14 hours a day.
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