Basil Is In Season. 123 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 29.
Garden chores
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
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.
Side-dress day
Do this: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside your plants and water it in.
Texas farm & garden news
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