6 Days Left on the Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 20.
Plant today
Last Call for Irish Potatoes: Window Shuts in 6 Days
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 10.
Last Call for Watermelon: Window Shuts in 6 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 15.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 20 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 26.
Eggplant: 20 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 15.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 20 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 26.
Okra Is In Season. 20 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 21.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Is In Season. 20 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 16.
Still Time for Swiss Chard — 20 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 11.
Basil: 34 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 26.
Broccoli Is In Season. 34 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 26.
Still Time for Cabbage — 34 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 26.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 34 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 5.
Mustard Greens: 34 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 26.
Spinach Is In Season. 90 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 6.
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.
Carrots Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Lettuce Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
Sweet Corn Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Saturday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
6 Days to Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Window runs Sep 2–Sep 16. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
20 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
20 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
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.
Top up the mulch
Do this: Add fresh mulch where it has thinned out to keep soil cool and moist in the heat.
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