Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Seeds Go Under Lights Thursday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
In season now
Still Time for Basil — 65 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Sep 25.
Start indoors & order seed
Watermelon Seeds Go Under Lights Thursday
Do this: Start seed 3 weeks before transplant day (Aug 19). Why: Transplants get a head start so you pick sooner.
Order Irish Potatoes Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Mustard Greens Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Okra Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Order Spinach Seed Now or Watch the Season Go By
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Seed Check: Swiss Chard Needs Ordering This Week
Do this: Planting starts Aug 19. Seed takes time to ship.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
23 Days Out: Bell Pepper
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Broccoli
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Cabbage
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Cauliflower
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Irish Potatoes
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Mustard Greens
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Spinach
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Swiss Chard
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
23 Days Out: Watermelon
Do this: Opens Aug 19. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
30 Days Out: Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Opens Aug 26. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Fill the ollas
Do this: Check and refill your clay ollas, since hot weeks drain them fast.
Start fall tomatoes now
Do this: Sow fall tomato and pepper seed so transplants are ready before AgriLife's late-July cutoff in Central Texas.
Start fall broccoli and cabbage
Do this: Sow broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower now for transplants 5-7 weeks out, and keep trays in afternoon shade.