English Peas Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart.
In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day) Is In Season. 29 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Start indoors & order seed
Seed Check: Basil Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jan 11. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Eggplant Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting indoors starts Jan 11. Seed takes time to ship.
Opening this week
Spinach Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 8. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
12 Days Out: Cilantro
Do this: Opens Jan 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Carrots
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Lettuce
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Radish
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
15 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Count your eaters
Do this: Multiply the per-person planting numbers by your household size and write your spring plan.
Send a soil sample
Do this: Pull 8 to 10 cores 6 inches deep, mix, and mail a pint to the Texas A&M soil lab before spring planting.
Turn last season's mulch under
Do this: Work spent organic mulch into the soil after harvest so it breaks down before replanting.