Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Planting Guide for Houston, Texas

Planting Guide
Asparagus. 36-48 inches between rows; 12-18 between plants; plant after Feb. 1; 360-730 days to maturity.
Beets. 12-24 inches between rows; 2-3 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-May 15; 60-70 days to maturity.
Cabbage. 24-30 inches between rows. 12-20 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-March 1;70-100 days to maturity.
Carrots. 12-24 inches between rows. 2 inches between plants; plant Jan. 15-March 1; 80-90 days to maturity.
Cauliflower. 24-30 inches between rows. 12-20 inches between plants; plant Feb.1-March 1; 80-100 days to maturity.
Lettuce. 12-24 inches between rows. 2-3 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-April 1; 50-90 days to maturity.
Peas (English). 18-30 inches between rows. 1 inch between plants; plant Feb. 1-Feb. 17; 65-105 days to maturity.
Potatoes (Irish). 24-36 inches between rows. 8-12 inches between plants; plant Feb. 15-March 1; 90-110 days to maturity.
Radishes. 12-24 inches between rows. 1 inch between plants; plant Feb. 1-May 1; 35-50 days to maturity.
Spring planting guide
Beans (Snap bush). 18-30 inches between rows; 3-4 inches between plants; plant March 5-May 1; days to maturity 50-70.
Beans (Snap pole). 24-30 inches between rows; 12-18 inches between plants; plant March 5-April 15; days to maturity 50-90.
Beans (Lima bush). 30-36 inches between rows; 3-4 inches between plants; plant March 15-April 15; days to maturity 65-80.
Cantaloupe. 60-96 inches between rows; 24-36 inches between plants; plant March 15-April 15; 85-100 days to maturity.
Collards. 12-24 inches between rows; 6-12 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-March 25; 60-90 days to maturity.
Corn (Sweet). 24-36 inches between rows; 8-12 inches between plants; plant Feb. 25-April 15; 80-100 days to maturity.
Cucumber. 36-48 inches between rows; 18-36 inches between plants; plant March 5-April 15; 60-80 days to maturity.
Eggplant. 18-30 inches between rows; 18-24 inches between plants; plant March 15-April 10; 90-100 days to maturity.
Kohlrabi. 12-24 inches between rows; 3-5 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-March 1; 65-85 days to maturity.
Mustard. 12-24 inches between rows; 4-8 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-April 1; 40-50 days to maturity.
Okra. 30-40 inches between rows; 18-24 inches between plants; plant April 1-July 15; 65-75 days to maturity.
Onion. 12-24 inches between rows; 2-3 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-March 1; 90-130 days to maturity.
Peas (Southern). 24-36 inches between rows; 3-5 inches between plants; plant March 25-May 1; 70-90 days to maturity.
Pepper. 24-36 inches between rows; 18-24 inches between plants; plant March 15-April 10; 70-100 days to maturity.
Potatoes (Sweet). 30-36 inches between rows; 10-14 inches between plants; plant April 10-June 1; 110-140 days to maturity.
Pumpkin. 60-96 inches between rows; 36-48 inches between plants; plant April 1-May 1; 75-100 days to maturity.
Spinach. 12-24 inches between rows; 3-4 inches between plants; plant Jan. 1-Feb. 15; 50-70 days to maturity.
Squash (Summer). 30-40 inches between rows; 14-30 inches between plants; plant March 5-May 1; 60-70 days to maturity.
Tomatoes. 24-40 inches between rows; 18-30 inches between plants; March 15-April 10; 80-100 days to maturity.
Turnips. 12-24 inches between rows; 2-3 inches between plants; plant Feb. 1-May 1; 40-70 days to maturity.
Watermelon. 72-96 inches between rows; 36-72 inches between plants; plant Feb. 20-April 1; 80-100 days to maturity.
Transplants Source: Harris County Agricultural Extension Service Chronicle

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