Bell Pepper Leaves the Station Tuesday
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 3.
Plant today
Last Call for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): Window Shuts in 7 Days
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 3.
7 Days Left on the Sweet Potato Clock
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 13.
Tomato Leaves the Station Tuesday
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 13.
In season now
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull): 21 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 3.
Still Time for Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean — 21 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 14.
Basil: 179 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 3.
Garden chores
Lift the row cover
Do this: Remove row covers from squash, cucumbers and melons as soon as the first flowers open.
Get your gauge tested
Do this: Have your pressure canner's dial gauge checked before canning season starts.
Mulch 4 inches deep
Do this: Spread compost, leaves or straw around plants until it settles to about 4 inches.
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