Still Time for Basil — 105 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Aug 16.
Start indoors & order seed
Order Broccoli Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 8. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Cabbage Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 8. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Cauliflower Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 8. Seed takes time to ship.
Garden chores
Mulch 4 inches deep
Do this: Spread compost, leaves or straw around plants until it settles to about 4 inches.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Price your glut
Do this: Multiply this week's tomato pounds by the USDA retail price per pound to see what you saved.
Texas farm & garden news
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