Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Aug 26–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
In season now
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Is In Season. 11 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 15.
Irish Potatoes Is In Season. 11 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 5.
Watermelon: 11 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 10.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 21.
Eggplant Is In Season. 25 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 10.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 21.
Okra Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 16.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 25 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 6.
Basil: 39 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 21.
Broccoli Is In Season. 39 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 21.
Cabbage: 39 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 21.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 39 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 31.
Mustard Greens: 39 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 21.
Spinach: 95 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 1.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
10 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Sep 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
11 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
25 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Squash bug egg patrol
Do this: Crush the shiny bronze egg clusters on squash leaf undersides before they hatch.
Board trap tonight
Do this: Lay a board by your squash plants tonight and destroy the squash bugs hiding under it at dawn.
Hornworm hunt
Do this: Look for chewed tomato tops and dark droppings, then hand-pick the hornworms; leave any covered in white wasp cocoons.
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