Still Time for Basil — 61 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 29.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
19 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Hornworm hunt
Do this: Look for chewed tomato tops and dark droppings, then hand-pick the hornworms; leave any covered in white wasp cocoons.
Mite check in the heat
Do this: Tap tomato and bean leaves over white paper; moving specks mean spider mites, so hose the leaf undersides hard.
Finger test before you water
Do this: If plants droop at noon, check the soil 2 inches down before watering; damp soil means they will recover by evening.
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