Houston Fall Garden
Last week my friend /client asked, when should we plant a fall garden? Dwight MacDonald recommends if you are sowing by seed to start the following fall vegetables: beans, brocolli, mustard, carrots, winter squash, and tomatoes no sooner than August 20th. If you plant the seeds outside you will need to water a few times a day and protect your plants from snails and the hot sun. We recommend sprouting seeds in the house or other protected area.The end of September is the best time for lettuce and the seeds can be planted directly into the ground.
Jen Allgood
Below is an email I received today from my friend, Matt Raney. If anyone is interested in receiving Matt’s garden tips and emails his address is below. He also has a fantastic nursery!
How come my Carrots don’t taste good no mo?
“The answer lies in when you planted them—-they probably experienced a hot snap (above 80 degrees or so-ish) When that happens it burns the sugar in the carrots and that kills the flavor! So yea — your right they don’t taste good no mo.
It is for this very reason you should plant your under ground stuff in fall so that they will stay nice and cool. Plant your above ground stuff in the spring—if you follow that advice your carrots will be nice and sweet next year.”
Matt Raney / 713-895-9171
4305 Northfield Ln.
Houston, Texas 77092
Email: Allinoneplants@comcast.net
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