5 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: 47 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 13.
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.
Cabbage Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 30. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
5 Days to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
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.
5 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.
5 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
Spinach Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
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.
Watermelon Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
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
12 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
18 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
19 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Tomatoes need acid
Do this: Put 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice in each quart jar before you fill it with tomatoes.
Squash goes in the freezer
Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.
Freeze peppers raw
Do this: Seed and slice peppers and freeze them raw for salsa or blanch 2 to 3 minutes for cooking.
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