Collards Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
Plant today
English Peas Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 25.
Last Call for Kale: Window Shuts in 3 Days
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 20.
3 Days Left on the Swiss Chard Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 15.
3 Days Left on the Turnips Clock
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 28.
Keep the Line Moving: Cilantro, Round 5
Do this: Sow another row today so the harvest never stops. Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Repeat every 7 days while the window is open.
In season now
Spinach Is In Season. 10 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Still Time for Cilantro — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 15.
Still Time for Lettuce — 31 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 10.
Still Time for Radish — 45 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 23.
Start indoors & order seed
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Watermelon Seeds Go Under Lights Monday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Feb 22). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Order Cucumber Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Mustard Greens Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans) Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Sweet Corn Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Winter Squash & Pumpkin Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Feb 22. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
17 Days Out: Basil
Do this: Opens Feb 15. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
24 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Blanch the greens
Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.
Count your eaters
Do this: Multiply the per-person planting numbers by your household size and write your spring plan.
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.