Install soaker hoses, if possible, to be able to provide moisture without spraying foliage. Leaf diseases affect several vegetable crops and are spread by water on the leaves.

Mulch under tomatoes with straw or other light colored mulch to retain water but slow weed development. Wait until after a warm spell when soil temperatures are optimal for the heat-loving plants. Many gardeners prefer the red plastic mulch that can increase tomato yield as much as 20%.

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Harvest peas when the peas have filled out the pods but before they start to dry out. If you have snap peas, harvest before the peas swell into the walls of the pod for a sweeter taste. Peas will burn out by the end of the month and you can plant a new crop for fall harvesting.