Friday, October 30, 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: 144 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 8.

Garden chores

Pollinators: No Bees, No Squash

Spray after the bees go home

Do this: If you must spray, wait until evening when flowers have closed and bees have stopped foraging.

Pollinators: No Bees, No Squash

Lift the row cover

Do this: Remove row covers from squash, cucumbers and melons as soon as the first flowers open.

Pollinators: No Bees, No Squash

Let some herbs flower

Do this: Leave a few basil, oregano and mint stems to bloom for the bees.