Bell Pepper Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Basil Is In Season. 43 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
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.
1 Day 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.
1 Day to Cauliflower
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.
1 Day 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.
Okra Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
1 Day to Spinach
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Nov 25. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day to Swiss Chard
Do this: Window runs Aug 19–Sep 16. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
1 Day 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
8 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Finger test before you water
Do this: Push a finger into the soil, and water deeply only if it's dry at 1 inch down.
Water at sunrise
Do this: Run drip or soaker hoses early in the morning so plants are loaded up before the heat and leaves stay dry.
Fill the ollas
Do this: Check and refill your clay ollas, since hot weeks drain them fast.
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