Thursday, October 29, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← Jun 2 Thursday, June 3, 2027 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 Jun 4 →
Plant now

Basil: 119 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 Aug 2.

Garden chores

Pollinators: No Bees, No Squash

Let some herbs flower

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

Crop Rotation and Cover Crops

Fill summer gaps with cowpeas

Do this: Sow cowpeas, buckwheat or sorghum-sudangrass in empty beds to cover soil through the heat.

Preserving the Glut Safely

Freeze the bean flood

Do this: Blanch snap beans for 3 minutes, cool, drain, and freeze with 1/2-inch headspace.