Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← Feb 1 Tuesday, February 2, 2027 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 Feb 3 →

In season now

Plant now

Lettuce: 27 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 Mar 14.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

27 days out

27 Days Out: Okra

Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.

Garden chores

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Covers on before sundown

Do this: Drape frost cloth over tender crops in the late afternoon and pin it to the ground on every side.

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Uncover in the morning

Do this: Pull covers back once it warms up so the sun can reheat the soil, then re-cover at dusk if cold returns.

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Bring the pots in

Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.