We are about to pass the first quarter and the moon is now waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in plants that fruit and seed like beans, corn, melons, and squash. You can still transplant tomatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, and peppers. It is still a good time to plant nut and fruit trees including citrus, and berry bushes and grape vines. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. Which is coming up next week. 

Many of the varieties of seeds are associated with the Three Sisters or Milpa agriculture system from Oaxaca, Mexico. 
If you haven’t gotten your corn in, this is the last chance to get it in. You can learn more about Milpa and also learn about the three sisters garden we are growing at Zilker Botanical Garden.

DIRECT SEED

• Amaranth
• Beans (Pole, Snap and Lima)
• Cantaloupe
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Okra
• Peas (Southern)
• Pumpkin
• Squash (Summer & Winter)
• Watermelon

TRANSPLANT

• Eggplant
• Ground Cherries
• Peppers
• Tomatoes 
• Tomatillos

FRUITING / NUT PLANTS: 

• Apples
• Barbados Cherry
• Citrus
• Figs
• Grapes
• Jujube
• Loquat
• Paw Paw
• Peach
• Pear
• Pecan
• Persimmon
• Plum
• Pomegranate
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Strawberries

For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.

We just passed the New Moon phase and are now approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent. It’s a good time to plant leafy greens, cereal grains, and herbs that do well in heat. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwards. Seeds do well during this time because moisture is available at the surface of the soil. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains. Keep dancing for the rain that is in the forecast. This is the last chance to put in transplants of some brassicas.
TRANSPLANT

• Artichoke 
• Asparagus 
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Collards

SEED OUTDOORS / TRANSPLANT

• Arugula
• Asian Greens (Bok Choy, Tasoi, Mizuna)
• Lettuce (Head, Romaine, Looseleaf, Summer Crisp)
• Mustard
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Swiss Chard
• Spinach

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Leafy Greens Growing Guide.

For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.

We just passed the Full Worm Moon, which was originally thought to refer to the earthworms that appear as the soil warms in spring. This invites birds to feed—a true sign of spring! 
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We are now going into a waning period of the Moon—from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. As the moonlight decreases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow roots, tubers, and bulbs. It is still a good time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains, which is in the forecast.

Click on the links to get growing information and best varieties from Texas A&M Extension and other sources.

DIRECT SEED

• Beets
• Carrots
• Potatoes 
• Radish
• Rutabaga

TRANSPLANT

• Leeks
• Onions (bulb)

If you haven’t prepped your potatoes you can buy seed potatoes to put directly in the soil.
Now is also a good time to start prepping your sweet potatoes as well. See our blog post on two ways to do this at home. 
For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.