What To Plant This Weekend
Good morning!
Here is what to plant this weekend:
Last chance to plant tomatoes
If you haven't planted your tomatoes, get them in the ground this weekend. Conditions have been exceptionally windy lately, so even if you set up a cage around them, try and stake each plant with a small stake in order to help them withstand wind gusts.
By seed indoors
Basil
Eggplant
Peppers
Squash*
Cucumbers*
Melons*
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Cosmos
Marigolds
Zinnias*
Sunflowers*
Gomprena
Gomphocarpus
Celosia
Amaranth
(*It's easiest to start these by direct-seed, but indoors is an option.)
By seed outdoors
Bush Beans
Corn
Cucumbers
Lima Beans
Melons
Pole Beans
Snap Beans
Squash
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Cosmos
Gladiolus (corm)
Sunflowers
Zinnias
By transplant
Cucumbers
Melons
Peppers
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Zucchini
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Celosia
Cosmos
Gomphocarpus
Gomphrena
Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Zinnias
Ornamental Bedding
Begonias
Geraniums
Marigolds
Petunias
(Basically any annuals currently in stock at nurseries)
General tips
- New raised beds always have some issues with fertility, even with the best planting mix. Be sure to fertilize consistently. Always follow manufacturer instructions. If you notice plants are stunted and yellowing, you can apply fish emulsion for a fast-acting dose of nitrogen.
- Mulch, mulch, mulch! Once seedlings and transplants are 4-6 inches tall, apply mulch to you beds to a depth of 3 inches. Take care not to let mulch touch plant stems or tree trunks. Mulch retains moisture, suppresses weeds, regulates soil temperature, and much more.
- If you haven't already, fertilize your lawn. Do not use "Weed and Feed" products. Here in North Texas, the time for fertilizing and time for weed prevention do not coincide. The best defense against weeds is a healthy lawn that will crowd out the weeds. This is achieved by fertilizing in spring and again in fall and doing this consistently, year over year.
- If you are struggling to get grass to grow in your yard, look up. When was the last time that you had your trees trimmed? Hire a professional arborist to properly trim your tree to open up the canopy and let more light come through.
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