Keep the Line Moving: Mustard Greens, Round 4
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
Plant today
Keep the Line Moving: Spinach, Round 4
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.
In season now
Basil: 12 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 Nov 17.
Still Time for Broccoli — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 17.
Cabbage: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 17.
Still Time for Cauliflower — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 27.
Cilantro Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 2.
Cucumber: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 7.
Lettuce: 12 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Still Time for Mustard Greens — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 18.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Is In Season. 12 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 17.
Still Time for Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Collards Is In Season. 26 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 7.
Kale: 26 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 7.
Still Time for English Peas — 68 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 12.
Spinach: 68 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 28.
Turnips: 68 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 18.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
12 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
12 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
26 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Oct 14. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Your compost is thirsty
Do this: Squeeze a handful from the center of your pile, and if no moisture comes out, water it and turn it.
Turn the pile this week
Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.
Harvest compost for planting
Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.
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