Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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Plant now

Beets: 13 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 20.

In season now

Plant now

Collards: 13 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 20.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

Garden chores

Harvest Log: Weigh It, Price It, Prove It

Weigh today's pick

Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Bag those leaves

Do this: Stockpile fallen leaves now as the browns for next year's compost, and shred them first if you can.

Fertilizing: Test First, Then Feed

Side-dress day

Do this: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside your plants and water it in.