Thursday, November 5, 2026
The Daily Dirt

Texas grows its own. Here is today's job.

What do I do today?
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Plant now

Basil: 106 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Aug 15.

Start indoors & order seed

Garden chores

Preserving the Glut Safely

Okra overload fix

Do this: Blanch small okra pods 3 minutes and large ones 4, then freeze whole or sliced.

Preserving the Glut Safely

Tomatoes need acid

Do this: Put 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice in each quart jar before you fill it with tomatoes.

Preserving the Glut Safely

Squash goes in the freezer

Do this: Slice squash 1/2 inch thick, blanch 3 minutes, cool and freeze; do not can it.

Texas farm & garden news

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