Last Call for Collards: Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 22.
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 27.
1 Day Left on the Kale Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.5" deep, 12" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 22.
Swiss Chard Leaves the Station Monday
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 17.
Last Call for Turnips: Window Shuts in 1 Day
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 2.
In season now
Spinach Is In Season. 8 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 12.
Still Time for Cilantro — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 17.
Lettuce Is In Season. 29 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 12.
Radish: 43 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Feb 25.
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
15 Days Out: Basil
Do this: Opens Feb 15. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Sweet Corn
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Tomato
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
22 Days Out: Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Opens Feb 22. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
29 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
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.