Friday, October 30, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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Plant today

In season now

Plant now

Radish: 61 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 7.

Garden chores

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Winter turn

Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.

Fertilizing: Test First, Then Feed

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.

Water: Deep, Early and Right at the Roots

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.