Cilantro: Doors Just Opened. Get It in the Ground.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 15.
In season now
Onions (bulb, short-day): 17 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.75" deep, 3" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 22.
Still Time for English Peas — 31 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 25.
Spinach: 38 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 10.
Start indoors & order seed
Bell Pepper Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Tomato Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 7 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Opening this week
3 Days to Beets
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart.
3 Days to Broccoli
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
Cabbage Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart.
Carrots Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 18. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart.
Collards Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart.
Irish Potatoes Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Jan 25. Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
Kale Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart.
Lettuce Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 1. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart.
Radish Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart.
Swiss Chard Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
Turnips Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Jan 4–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart.
Garden chores
Winter turn
Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.
Soil test season
Do this: Dig 8-10 cores 6 inches deep, mix them, and mail a pint to the Texas A&M soil lab so results are back before spring planting.
Install drip before spring
Do this: Lay drip line or soaker hoses now, while beds are empty, and claim the sales-tax exemption on rainwater gear with Form 01-339.