Leaf & brassica crops · GROWING GUIDE
Make room
for spinach.
Deep green leaves for fresh salads and the kitchen. Choose a cool stretch of the season, since increasing heat can shorten the harvest.
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.
Read the variety guidance for germination conditions. If a hot seedbed gives poor emergence, reassess the conditions before sowing the entire packet again.
Save the regional reference date as a prompt to inspect conditions, then record the actual sowing date separately in your garden.
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