7 Days to Bell Pepper
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Basil: 49 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 Oct 11.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Carrots Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Lettuce Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Sweet Corn Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Winter Squash & Pumpkin Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 2. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
Broccoli Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
7 Days to Cabbage
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
Cauliflower Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
Eggplant Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
7 Days to Irish Potatoes
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
7 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
7 Days to Spinach
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Swiss Chard Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
7 Days to Watermelon
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 2. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
21 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Morning squash date
Do this: Before 10 a.m., dab pollen from a male squash flower onto any open female flower with a baby fruit.
Spray after the bees go home
Do this: If you must spray, wait until evening when flowers have closed and bees have stopped foraging.
Let some herbs flower
Do this: Leave a few basil, oregano and mint stems to bloom for the bees.
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