Bell Pepper Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
← Feb 15
Wednesday, February 16, 2028 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9
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In season now
Still Time for Cilantro — 12 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 1.
Lettuce: 13 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 27.
Radish: 27 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Mar 12.
Still Time for Basil — 227 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 16.
Opening this week
6 Days to Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart.
6 Days to Cucumber
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart.
6 Days to Hot Pepper (Jalapeño)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart.
Mustard Greens Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart.
6 Days to Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart.
6 Days to Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini)
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart.
6 Days to Sweet Corn
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart.
Tomato Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Apr 11. Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart.
Watermelon Opens Tuesday. Clear a Spot.
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 28. Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart.
6 Days to Winter Squash & Pumpkin
Do this: Window runs Feb 22–Mar 14. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
13 Days Out: Eggplant
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Malabar Spinach
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Okra
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Sweet Potato
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
13 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Feb 29. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Harden off your transplants
Do this: Start setting seedlings outside in shade for a couple of hours a day, adding more sun daily for 1-2 weeks before planting.
Freeze watch: water today
Do this: If a frost night is forecast, soak the garden soil today so it stores heat for tonight.
Covers on before sundown
Do this: Drape frost cloth over tender crops in the late afternoon and pin it to the ground on every side.
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