ROOT CROPS : Those spring morning mists create ideal conditions for root vegetable work! Sow your main crop of carrots in rows 12 inches apart, covering seeds with just ¼ inch of fine soil and watering with a gentle spray. / Thin existing beetroot seedlings to 4 inches apart, using the thinnings in salads for a delicious earthy flavor. / Plant parsnips now for winter harvests—soak seeds overnight to improve germination rates in cooler soil temperatures.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Need a quick soil boost? Work a thin layer of well-rotted compost into your planting beds before setting out warm-season crops. / Harden off your cucumber and squash seedlings by exposing them to outdoor conditions for progressively longer periods each day, starting with 2-3 hours in dappled shade. / Check early potato plantings and begin earthing up shoots that have reached 8 inches tall, covering them halfway up their stems to encourage more tubers to form.
INDOORS : The waning moon energy makes this a wonderful day for houseplant maintenance! Examine your indoor plants for dusty leaves and gently wipe them with a damp cloth to improve photosynthesis efficiency. / Repot rootbound specimens showing signs of stress (yellowing leaves, stunted growth) into containers just 1-2 inches larger, using fresh potting mix with added perlite for improved drainage.