Radish Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 1" apart, rows 14" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 8.
Plant today
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 3.5" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 28.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 7.
In season now
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 7.
Still Time for Cucumber — 14 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10" apart, rows 60" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 3.
Eggplant Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 2.
Mustard Greens Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 13.
Okra: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 8.
Sweet Corn: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Watermelon: 14 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 2.
Bell Pepper: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 28 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Still Time for Sweet Potato — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Plant slips 4" deep, 14" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 22.
Tomato Is In Season. 28 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 23.
Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull): 42 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean: 42 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Apr 23.
Basil Is In Season. 200 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 13.
Garden chores
Corn's 4-6 inches? Add beans
Do this: Plant a ring of pole bean seeds 6 inches out from the corn once stalks reach 4-6 inches tall.
Squash joins the party
Do this: Sow squash 3-4 feet apart around the outside of your mounds as you thin the beans.
Top-dress the mound
Do this: Add fresh compost and soil to your hugelkultur mound to make up for settling before spring planting.
Texas farm & garden news
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