Monday, November 2, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← Oct 16 Sunday, October 17, 2027 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 Oct 18 →

In season now

Plant now

Turnips: 39 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 16.

Plant now

Radish: 46 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.

Planning ahead: next 30 days

Garden chores

Hugelkultur: The Buried-Log Garden Mound

Feed the first-year mound

Do this: Plant peas or cowpeas on a new mound, or side-dress with nitrogen if leaves look pale from wood tie-up.

Organic-First Pest Control for Texas Gardens

Flip the leaves

Do this: Walk the garden and check leaf undersides on squash, tomatoes and greens for eggs and pests.

Organic-First Pest Control for Texas Gardens

Squash bug egg patrol

Do this: Crush the shiny bronze egg clusters on squash leaf undersides before they hatch.