Friday, October 30, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← May 12 Thursday, May 13, 2027 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 May 14 →
Plant now

Basil: 140 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 12.

Garden chores

Water: Deep, Early and Right at the Roots

Top off the mulch

Do this: Rake mulch back up to a settled 4 inches around your plants to lock in moisture.

Water: Deep, Early and Right at the Roots

Rain coming? Barrels ready

Do this: Clear your gutters and empty or hook up rain barrels, since every inch of rain gives about 0.5 gallon per square foot of roof.

Heat Mode: Surviving a Texas Summer

Mulch before the heat

Do this: Spread organic mulch thick enough to settle at 4 inches around every plant before summer hits.