Root crops · GROWING GUIDE
Make room
for carrots.
A little patience turns direct-sown seed into sweet, colorful roots. Prepare a loose seedbed and keep the surface from drying while seeds germinate.
Direct sow · Frost tolerant
START WITH YOUR LOCATION
Every garden has its own season.
Explore local growing conditions across the United States and Canada before choosing your planting day.
Texas fall planting reference.
These five Texas dates are historical average fall starts, not deadlines. Open a regional guide for the source and timing details.
PLANNING A TEXAS FALL CROP
A few things to keep in mind.
Prepare a loose seedbed and follow the packet depth. Keep the seed row from drying out during germination, then thin crowded seedlings according to the variety.
The source gives an average planting date, not a closing date. Check local conditions rather than turning that single day into a hard deadline.
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