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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Plant now

Basil: 151 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jul 1.

Garden chores

Harvest Log: Weigh It, Price It, Prove It

Weigh today's pick

Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Turn the pile this week

Do this: Summer is fast season, so turn your compost pile once a week and move the dry outer layer into the middle.

Fertilizing: Test First, Then Feed

Side-dress day

Do this: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside your plants and water it in.