Last Call for Cilantro: Window Shuts in 7 Days
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 6.
Plant today
Radish Round 7 Goes In Today
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Repeat every 8 days while the window is open.
In season now
Lettuce Is In Season. 8 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 1.
Radish Is In Season. 22 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 17.
Still Time for Basil — 222 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 21.
Opening this week
1 Day to Bell Pepper
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.
1 Day to Cucumber
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
1 Day to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
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.
1 Day to Tomato
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
1 Day 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
8 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
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.
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