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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Last call

1 Day Left on the Beets Clock

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 8.

Plant today

In season now

Plant now

Kale: 15 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 8.

Plant now

Lettuce: 43 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 26.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

Garden chores

Preserving the Glut Safely

Blanch the greens

Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.

How Much to Plant Per Person

Count your eaters

Do this: Multiply the per-person planting numbers by your household size and write your spring plan.

Building Big-Harvest Soil in Texas

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.