Green Light: Bell Pepper Season Starts Now
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 22.
Plant today
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 17.
Cucumber Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 12.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 22.
Mustard Greens Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 23.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans) Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 7.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 12.
Sweet Corn: Doors Just Opened. Get It in the Ground.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 2.
Tomato Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 2.
Green Light: Watermelon Season Starts Now
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 12.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Window Opens Today. Dirt's Ready — Are You?
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 17.
6 Days Left on the Cilantro Clock
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 7.
Last Call for Lettuce: Window Shuts in 7 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 2.
In season now
Radish Is In Season. 21 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 18.
Still Time for Basil — 221 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 22.
Opening this week
Eggplant Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Mar 28. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
Malabar Spinach Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Mar 7. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
7 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
7 Days to Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Apr 25. Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart.
7 Days to Sweet Potato
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Apr 11. Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart.
7 Days to Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Window runs Feb 29–Apr 25. Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart.
Garden chores
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.
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.
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