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
Still Time for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) — 8 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 18.
Irish Potatoes: 8 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 8.
Still Time for Watermelon — 8 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 13.
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 22 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 24.
Eggplant: 22 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 13.
Still Time for Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) — 22 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 24.
Okra Is In Season. 22 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 19.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 22 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 9.
Still Time for Basil — 36 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 24.
Broccoli: 36 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 24.
Cabbage Is In Season. 36 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 24.
Cauliflower Is In Season. 36 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 3.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 36 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 24.
Spinach: 92 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 4.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Collards Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Cucumber Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Order English Peas Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Kale Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Turnips Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Sep 16. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
Cilantro Opens Friday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 1–Sep 30. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
8 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
8 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Sep 2. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
Buy cover crop seed
Do this: Order fall cover crop seed now so you can plant on time in October.
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