Commentary
EGYPTIAN WALKING ONIONS
- Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Here's an informative article about the easy to grow, beautiful and delicious Egyptian Walking Onions.
https://sowtrueseed.com/blogs/planting/egyptian-walking-onions-a-perennial-wonder-crop
SEEDING A WILDFLOWER GARDEN
- Thursday, August 05, 2021
Thinking about planting a wildflower garden? Now is the time to start planning.
North Haven Gardens provides step by step instructions on their blog for sowing a wild flower garden. Go to this link to learn more:
https://www.nhg.com/plant-now/getting-wild-with-wildflowers/
Here's another site dedicated to wildflowers: https://www.wildflower.org/
TDG BUTTERFLY GARDENING GUIDE
- Friday, April 23, 2021
Image courtesy Jacki Fry Brewer
Here is an excellent article on all things gardening for butterflies by the Texas Discovery Gardens:
GROWING IRISH POTATOES
- Friday, February 19, 2021
Irish potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables—the average American eats about 125 pounds of potatoes and potato products each year.
The edible part of the plant is an underground stem called a tuber (not a root). Irish potatoes contain 2 percent protein and 18 percent starch. They are an inexpensive source of carbohydrates and, when prepared properly, provide good amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Irish potatoes are a cool-season crop; they grow best in early spring and late fall when the days are warm and the nights are cool. However, the tops of the plant cannot withstand frost.
Read more about growing potatoes here: GROWING IRISH POTATOES
PLANTING CALENDAR FOR DALLAS, TX
- Monday, December 28, 2020
These planting dates are courtsey of: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/TX/Dallas Click the link for more information regarding planting in Dallas, TX.
PLANTING DATES FOR SPRING
| Crop | Based on Frost Dates Based on Moon Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Seeds Indoors | Plant Seedlings or Transplants | Start Seeds Outdoors | |
| Basil | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Mar 12-Apr 2 Mar 13-28 |
N/A |
| Beets | N/A | N/A | Feb 26-Mar 19 Feb 28-Mar 12 |
| Bell Peppers | Jan 1-15 Jan 13-15 |
Mar 19-Apr 2 Mar 19-28 |
N/A |
| Broccoli | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Feb 12-Mar 5 Feb 12-27 |
N/A |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Feb 12-26 Feb 12-26 |
N/A |
| Cabbage | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Feb 12-26 Feb 12-26 |
N/A |
| Cantaloupes | Feb 12-19 Feb 12-19 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
| Carrots | N/A | N/A | Feb 5-19 Feb 5-10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Feb 12-Mar 5 Feb 12-27 |
N/A |
| Celery | Jan 1-15 Jan 13-15 |
Mar 19-Apr 2 Mar 19-28 |
N/A |
| Chives | N/A | N/A | Feb 12-19 Feb 12-19 |
| Cilantro (Coriander) | N/A | N/A | Mar 12-26 Mar 13-26 |
| Corn | N/A | N/A | Mar 12-26 Mar 13-26 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 12-19 Feb 12-19 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
| Dill | N/A | N/A | Feb 5-19 Feb 11-19 |
| Eggplants | Jan 1-15 Jan 13-15 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
| Green Beans | N/A | N/A | Mar 19-Apr 9 Mar 19-28 |
| Kale | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Feb 12-Mar 5 Feb 12-27 |
N/A |
| Lettuce | Jan 29-Feb 12 Feb 11-12 |
Feb 26-Mar 26 Feb 26-27, Mar 13-26 |
N/A |
| Okra | N/A | N/A | Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
| Onions | N/A | N/A | Feb 12-Mar 5 Feb 28-Mar 5 |
| Oregano | Jan 1-29 Jan 13-28 |
Mar 12-Apr 2 Mar 13-28 |
N/A |
| Parsley | N/A | N/A | Feb 12-26 Feb 12-26 |
| Parsnips | N/A | N/A | Feb 19-Mar 12 Feb 28-Mar 12 |
| Peas | N/A | N/A | Jan 29-Feb 19 Feb 11-19 |
| Potatoes | N/A | N/A | Mar 5-26 Mar 5-12 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 19-Mar 5 Feb 19-27 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
| Radishes | N/A | N/A | Jan 15-Feb 5 Jan 29-Feb 5 |
| Rosemary | Jan 1-15 Jan 13-15 |
Mar 19-Apr 9 Mar 19-28 |
N/A |
| Sage | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Mar 12-26 Mar 13-26 |
N/A |
| Spinach | N/A | N/A | Jan 29-Feb 19 Feb 11-19 |
| Summer Squash (Zucchini) | Feb 12-26 Feb 12-26 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 12-19 | Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 29-Apr 9 |
N/A |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 29-Feb 12 Feb 11-12 |
Feb 19-26 Feb 19-26 |
N/A |
| Thyme | Jan 1-29 Jan 13-28 |
Mar 12-Apr 2 Mar 13-28 |
N/A |
| Tomatoes | Jan 15-29 Jan 15-28 |
Mar 19-Apr 9 Mar 19-28 |
N/A |
| Turnips | N/A | N/A | Feb 12-Mar 5 Feb 28-Mar 5 |
| Watermelons | Feb 12-19 Feb 12-19 |
Mar 26-Apr 9 Mar 26-28 |
N/A |
PLANTING DATES FOR FALL
| Crop | Based on Frost Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Start Seeds Indoors by... | Plant Seedlings Outdoors by... | Start Seeds Outdoors by... | |
| Beets | N/A | N/A | Oct 8 |
| Bell Peppers | Jun 9 | Aug 4 | N/A |
| Broccoli | Aug 11 | Sep 8 | N/A |
| Brussels Sprouts | Aug 1 | Aug 29 | N/A |
| Cabbage | Aug 1 | Aug 29 | N/A |
| Cantaloupes | N/A | N/A | Jul 25 |
| Carrots | N/A | N/A | Oct 3 |
| Cauliflower | Aug 11 | Sep 8 | N/A |
| Celery | May 31 | Aug 9 | N/A |
| Corn | N/A | N/A | Aug 14 |
| Cucumbers | N/A | N/A | Aug 19 |
| Eggplants | Jun 9 | Aug 4 | N/A |
| Green Beans | N/A | N/A | Aug 19 |
| Kale | Aug 31 | Sep 28 | N/A |
| Lettuce | N/A | N/A | Oct 13 |
| Okra | N/A | N/A | Aug 14 |
| Parsnips | N/A | N/A | Aug 19 |
| Peas | N/A | N/A | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | N/A | N/A | Sep 8 |
| Pumpkins | N/A | N/A | Jul 5 |
| Radishes | N/A | N/A | Oct 18 |
| Spinach | N/A | N/A | Oct 28 |
| Summer Squash (Zucchini) | N/A | N/A | Aug 24 |
| Swiss Chard | N/A | N/A | Oct 13 |
| Tomatoes | Jun 14 | Aug 9 | N/A |
| Turnips | N/A | N/A | Oct 13 |
| Watermelons | N/A | N/A | Jul 25 |