Thursday, October 29, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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This week

7 Days to Cilantro

Do this: Window runs Jan 1–Feb 28. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.

In season now

Planning ahead: next 30 days

10 days out

10 Days Out: Kale

Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.

Garden chores

Organic-First Pest Control for Texas Gardens

Looper patrol on cabbage

Do this: Check broccoli, cabbage and collards for small green caterpillars and treat young ones with Bt.

Organic-First Pest Control for Texas Gardens

Clean up the hiding spots

Do this: Pull spent vines and remove boards and debris where squash bugs and other pests spend the winter.

Crop Rotation and Cover Crops

Draw your rotation map

Do this: Sketch your beds and shift each crop family one bed over for next year.