 We just passed 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. If you already planted these things, remember that it’s a good idea to succession plant and grow twice as much as you will need in case of disease and pest. As always, it’s best to transplant and seed-in with coming rains.
DIRECT SEED Beans (Bush, Dry, Pole) Corn Cucumber Melons Okra Squash (Summer & Winter) TRANSPLANT Eggplant Peppers Tomatoes 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. 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.
Fall is a great time for planting veggies in Central Texas and now is the time to get things started if you are planting leafy greens from seed both outdoors and indoors. SEED OUTDOORS
SEED INDOORS In Central Texas you can start your brassica seeds indoors in late summer and set them in the garden in autumn for winter harvest. Many of these crops need 120 days to harvest and this gives them a tolerable soil temperature indoors to get a head start. All of these crops can also thrive and do well in frost.
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 Sturgeon Moon, other names include the Fruit Moon, Grain Moon and the Green Corn Moon. 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’s always best to try to plant with the coming rains which sadly haven’t been in the forecast. If you decide to wait to plant for another month, we completely understand. We are already seeing our multiplying onions, garlic, and potatoes volunteering at the gardens that are irrigated at Zilker Botanical. DIRECT SEED Beets Potatoes (Irish) TRANSPLANT Bunching or Multiplying Leeks, Onions, and Garlic WHERE TO BUY I will be bringing lots of bulbs of multiplying garlic at our Fall Plant Sale. The Natural Gardener and Cultivate Holistic Supply will have bunching online transplants in September. MORE IDEAS 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. BECOME A MEMBER Become a member of the oldest organic gardening club in the U.S. at www.AustinOrganicGardeners.org. Memberships are only $25 a year and 100% of your dues support Zilker Botanical Garden. |
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