What to Plant Now: Dec 9 -16

We are coming up in on winter solstice and we just passed the Cold Moon, a name used by the Mohawk people, this Moon occurs when winter cold fastens its grip.

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 are in the forecast. 

DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS
Bulbing Onions
Radishes
Turnips

SEED INDOORS/TRANSPLANT
Leeks
Chives
Bunching Onions

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.

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