Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← Nov 10 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 Nov 12 →

In season now

Plant now

Spinach: 14 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 21.

Plant now

Turnips: 14 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 11.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

Garden chores

Building Big-Harvest Soil in Texas

Turn last season's mulch under

Do this: Work spent organic mulch into the soil after harvest so it breaks down before replanting.

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.

Harvest Log: Weigh It, Price It, Prove It

Season scorecard

Do this: Total your harvest log by crop and rank which ones paid the most per row foot.