5 Days to Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Window runs Aug 26–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
In season now
Still Time for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 14.
Irish Potatoes Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 4.
Still Time for Watermelon — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 9.
Still Time for Bell Pepper — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Eggplant Is In Season. 26 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 9.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Still Time for Okra — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 15.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 26 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 5.
Basil: 40 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 20.
Broccoli Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Cabbage Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 20.
Cauliflower Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 30.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 40 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 20.
Spinach Is In Season. 96 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 30.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
11 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Kill the vines, turn the soil
Do this: Pull and trash spent squash vines, and turn the soil so overwintering borer pupae are exposed.
Don't trust the sponge yet
Do this: Check soil moisture on your hugel mound and water it in summer heat, especially in its first year.
Flip the leaves
Do this: Walk the garden and check leaf undersides on squash, tomatoes and greens for eggs and pests.
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