Navarro County Agricultural Update
Time to Start Planning the Spring Garden
Even though it is still January now is the time to start making plans for the spring garden. Even though the threat of frost remains until the middle of March for Navarro County there is a lot of work to be done on paper. For a successful garden I recommend planning it all out on paper and then working that plan.
There are several things to consider:
• Site Selection: Do you need to do weed control, add organic matter and start working the soil.
• Soil Fertility: Do you know what your soil needs? If you haven’t had your soil tested then consider this as a way of taking the guess work out of fertilizing. Soil testing will provide a detailed, scientific analysis that tells you what the nutrient composition of your soil is and what it might need. Soil bags are available by calling the Extension Office.
• Plant Selection: Consider the types of vegetables you want to grow. If you won’t eat it, then why grow it. Also, make sure you have the space you need for the plants you want. If you can’t get between the rows to work then what is the use.
• Planting Timing: It is no use planting okra in the early spring but don’t wait to late to get those carrots in. For planting dates check out http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/earthkind/ekgarden.pdf and for planting spacing check out http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/home/hmguide.pdf.
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