Leaf & brassica crops · GROWING GUIDE
Make room
for leaf lettuce.
Tender leaves for picking a little at a time. Lettuce suits the cooler parts of the growing season and can fit into a compact garden.
Direct sow · Frost tolerant
START WITH YOUR LOCATION
Every garden has its own season.
Explore local growing conditions across the United States and Canada before choosing your planting day.
Texas fall planting reference.
These five Texas dates are historical average fall starts, not deadlines. Open a regional guide for the source and timing details.
PLANNING A TEXAS FALL CROP
A few things to keep in mind.
Sow a manageable amount and label the variety. Record what germinates well in your own garden so the next small sowing can be based on experience.
For a steady salad supply, plan small separate sowings when conditions suit the variety rather than saving one oversized planting.
How to use our calendars →Separate each growing stage.
- Direct sow in the bed. Use the seed packet for sowing depth and spacing. Check the actual soil temperature and moisture before choosing a sowing day.
- Check outdoor conditions. Cold tolerance varies with crop, variety, plant age and exposure. It does not guarantee germination or survival in frozen soil.
- Plan the next sowing separately. Check local spring or fall advice and the variety’s maturity time before scheduling another batch. Calendar reminders do not establish a safe planting window.
These are general growing stages, not local planting dates. Minnesota calendar dates are not transferred to other regions. Read the Extension growing-stage guide ↗