Still Time for Basil — 55 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 5.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
13 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
27 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Fill the ollas
Do this: Check and refill your clay ollas, since hot weeks drain them fast.
Start fall broccoli and cabbage
Do this: Sow broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower now for transplants 5-7 weeks out, and keep trays in afternoon shade.
Throw some shade
Do this: Hang 30% shade cloth over greens, peppers and young transplants during the hottest weeks.
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