Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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This week

1 Day to Basil

Do this: Window runs Feb 15–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.

In season now

Plant now

Radish: 29 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 11.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

15 days out

15 Days Out: Okra

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

Garden chores

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Winter turn

Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Harvest compost for planting

Do this: Sift out finished, dark, earthy-smelling compost and work it into beds before you plant.

Fertilizing: Test First, Then Feed

Feed the bed before planting

Do this: Spread 2-3 lb of 10-20-10 per 100 sq ft (or follow your soil test) and mix it 3-4 inches deep.