Cilantro Leaves the Station Sunday
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 13.
Plant today
2 Days Left on the Lettuce Clock
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 8.
In season now
Still Time for Radish — 16 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 24.
Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans): 16 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 13.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini): 16 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 18.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin: 16 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Still Time for Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Still Time for Cucumber — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 18.
Mustard Greens: 30 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 29.
Still Time for Sweet Corn — 30 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 8.
Watermelon: 30 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 18.
Still Time for Bell Pepper — 44 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 28.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño): 44 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 28.
Still Time for Tomato — 44 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 8.
Basil Is In Season. 215 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 28.
Opening this week
Eggplant Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Mar 29. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart.
Malabar Spinach Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Mar 8. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.
2 Days to Okra
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Mar 29. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart.
2 Days to Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Apr 26. Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Sweet Potato Opens Monday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Apr 12. Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart.
2 Days to Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Window runs Mar 1–Apr 26. Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart.
Garden chores
Blanch the greens
Do this: Blanch collards 3 minutes and other greens 2 minutes, cool, and freeze.
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.