Tomato Round 2 Goes In Today
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Repeat every 38 days while the window is open.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 11 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 30.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 11 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 30.
Sweet Potato Is In Season. 11 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 9.
Still Time for Tomato — 11 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 9.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull): 25 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 30.
Still Time for Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean — 25 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 10.
Basil Is In Season. 183 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 30.
Garden chores
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.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
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