Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull) Is In Season. 13 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2.5" deep, 5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 11.
In season now
Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean Is In Season. 13 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 2" deep, 10" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around May 22.
Still Time for Basil — 171 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Jun 11.
Garden chores
Mulch 4 inches deep
Do this: Spread compost, leaves or straw around plants until it settles to about 4 inches.
Weigh today's pick
Do this: Put today's harvest on the scale and log the pounds before it hits the kitchen.
Side-dress day
Do this: Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of fertilizer per 10 feet of row beside your plants and water it in.
Texas farm & garden news
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