Well, the mosquito are back. The weather maybe hot, but time to get planting and maybe do some eating.
On the plus side the longest day of the year (June Solstice) is on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Sunrise at 5:12am to sunset at 8:34pm, that is about 15 hours and 22 minutes of sunshine.
Time to harvest and eat:
- lettuce
- carrots
- beets
- spinach
- broccoli
Transplant into the soil (from your starting seeds or bought from a garden store):
- Tomato
- Eggplants
- Peppers
Sow seeds into the soil:
- Potatoes
- Winter/Summer Squash
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Beans
Start seeds in doors:
- Cabbage
You still have extra time and want to do more. (where are you getting this free time???)
- How about adding more mulch to your garden beds to help retain moister and prevent weeds?
- Have your turned you compost pile lately?
- What about adding a automated drip irrigation system?