What to Plant Now

Jan 21 - 27  
We just passed the first quarter and the moon is now in waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in peas, fava beans, and also plant transplants of strawberries, nut trees, fruit trees and berry bushes. Avoid planting tropical fruit trees and citrus until after the last frost. This is also a reminder to prune and trim your fruit trees while they are dormant. After February, plants start to bud and it will be too late. It’s always best to try to transplant and seed-in with the coming rains.

SEED-IN
English Peas: Snow, Snap, Sugar 
Fava Beans

TIP: For best results in germination, soak seeds overnight and then toss in a Rhizobium bacteria inoculant before planting in soil.

START INDOORS 

• Tomatoes
• Peppers

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TRANSPLANT
Apples
Peaches
Pecans
Pears
Pomegranates
Persimmons
Figs
Grapes
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 Chart at AustinOrganicGardners.org.

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