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

Succession

Keep the Line Moving: Kale, Round 3

Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.

Succession

Swiss Chard Round 3 Goes In Today

Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.

Succession

Keep the Line Moving: Turnips, Round 3

Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Repeat every 10 days while the window is open.

In season now

Plant now

Turnips: 8 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 23.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

Garden chores

Building Big-Harvest Soil in Texas

Work in compost

Do this: Turn 2 to 3 inches of compost into your beds while the soil is moist but not wet.

Harvest Log: Weigh It, Price It, Prove It

Weigh today's pick

Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.

Harvest Log: Weigh It, Price It, Prove It

Update your price list

Do this: Check the USDA ERS Fruit and Vegetable Prices page for the newest retail prices before the new season.