Broccoli Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 86 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 4.
Start indoors & order seed
Cabbage Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Cauliflower Seeds Go Under Lights Wednesday
Do this: Start seed 6 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Seed Check: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 29. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Watermelon Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jul 29. Seed takes time to ship.
Garden chores
Tomatoes quit? Keep them
Do this: Hot nights stop fruit set; keep healthy tomato plants watered and they will set again when nights cool.
Shriveled baby squash?
Do this: Hand-pollinate squash in the morning by rubbing a male flower into the female flowers.
Morning squash date
Do this: Before 10 a.m., dab pollen from a male squash flower onto any open female flower with a baby fruit.
Texas farm & garden news
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