Green Light: Carrots Season Starts Now
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Plant today
Green Light: Lettuce Season Starts Now
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 3" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 12.
Green Light: Sweet Corn Season Starts Now
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 10.5" apart, rows 30" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Green Light: Tomato Season Starts Now
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 42" apart, rows 42" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Winter Squash & Pumpkin: Doors Just Opened. Get It in the Ground.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 36" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 26.
Cantaloupe (Muskmelon) Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 30" apart, rows 78" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 26.
Irish Potatoes Window Slams Shut Tonight
Do this: Plant seed pieces 3" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 16.
Today Is the Last Day to Plant Watermelon
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1.25" deep, 54" apart, rows 84" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 21.
In season now
Bell Pepper Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
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 Nov 21.
Hot Pepper (Jalapeño) Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 21" apart, rows 33" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Okra Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 18" apart, rows 39" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 27.
Summer Squash (Yellow & Zucchini) Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 1" deep, 27" apart, rows 48" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 22.
Swiss Chard Is In Season. 14 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 1" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
Still Time for Basil — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Broccoli: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 18" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Still Time for Cabbage — 28 Days and Counting
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 1.
Cauliflower: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Set out transplants 0.5" deep, 24" apart, rows 36" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Nov 11.
Cilantro: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.25" deep, 2" apart, rows 12" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 17.
Mustard Greens: 28 Days Left to Plant
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 6" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 2.
Spinach Is In Season. 84 Days to Make It Count.
Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Oct 12.
Planning ahead: next 30 days
14 Days Out: Collards
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Cucumber
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: English Peas
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Kale
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Southern Peas (Cowpeas, Black-eyed, Purple Hull)
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Turnips
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
14 Days Out: Yardlong (Asparagus) Bean
Do this: Opens Sep 16. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Beets
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Onions (bulb, short-day)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
28 Days Out: Snap Beans (Bush Green Beans)
Do this: Opens Sep 30. Get seed and bed space lined up now.
Garden chores
Finger test before you water
Do this: Push a finger into the soil, and water deeply only if it's dry at 1 inch down.
Top off the mulch
Do this: Rake mulch back up to a settled 4 inches around your plants to lock in moisture.
Rain coming? Barrels ready
Do this: Clear your gutters and empty or hook up rain barrels, since every inch of rain gives about 0.5 gallon per square foot of roof.
Texas farm & garden news
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