What to Plant Now: Warm Season Greens

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 warm season leafy greens and cover crops to protect the soil. 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. As things heat up these next couple months, be sure to do weekly foliar sprays with liquid seaweed to provide plants with hormones and nutrients needed for heat stress and to prevent disease and pests.
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Direct Seed or Transplant 

• Amaranth 
• Brazilian Spinach
• Chaya Spinach
• Egyptian Spinach (Molokhia)
• Lamb’s Quarter 
• Longevity Spinach
• Malabar Spinach
• New Zealand Spinach
• Perpetual Spinach (Leaf Beet Chard)

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.

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