Basil Is In Season. 149 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 3.
Garden chores
Rain coming? Barrels ready
Do this: Clear your gutters and empty or hook up rain barrels, since every inch of rain gives about 0.5 gallon per square foot of roof.
Mulch before the heat
Do this: Spread organic mulch thick enough to settle at 4 inches around every plant before summer hits.
Corn's 4-6 inches? Add beans
Do this: Plant a ring of pole bean seeds 6 inches out from the corn once stalks reach 4-6 inches tall.
Texas farm & garden news
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