Bell Pepper Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
In season now
Cilantro Is In Season. 8 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 6.
Still Time for Lettuce — 9 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 1.
Still Time for Radish — 23 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 17.
Basil Is In Season. 222 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 21.
Opening this week
2 Days to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
2 Days to Cucumber
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
2 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
2 Days to Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
2 Days to Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
2 Days to Sweet Corn
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 12. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Watermelon Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 29. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
2 Days to Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 15. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
9 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
9 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
9 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
9 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
9 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
9 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Three tomatoes each
Do this: Plan about 3 tomato plants per person for fresh eating and 5 if you want to can or freeze.
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.
Work in compost
Do this: Turn 2 to 3 inches of compost into your beds while the soil is moist but not wet.