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What to do in your North Texas garden in late September:
- Plant perennials.
Autumn is the BEST time of year to plant perennials in North Texas. Not sure what to plant? Try these 6 heat-proof perennials that are recognized by both Texas A&M and The Dallas Arboretum for their hardiness. - Sow poppy seeds.
Now through October is the time to sow poppy seeds in North Texas. Mix with fine sand and scatter. (Note that Iceland and Oriental poppies prefer to be grown from transplants in the spring.) For more tips on growing poppies in North Texas, click here. A great selection of poppy seeds is available at Botanical Interests. - Sow final round of beets, carrots, and parsnips by September 30.
- Plant cool-weather annuals like petunias, cyclamen, and dianthus.
- Place garlic order.
Garlic is planted in mid-to-late October in North Texas. Order now for best selection. Many garlic farms start taking orders as early as July. Rumor has it that the earliest orders get the biggest bulbs. Learn how to grow garlic in North Texas here. - Keep vegetable beds well-weeded.
- There is still time to start cauliflower, broccoli, and brussels sprouts indoors.
These vegetables perform much better when transplanted. Start seeds indoors by October 15.
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03/08/2024 10:10 am GMT
Founder of The Dallas Garden School, Callie is an expert garden educator with 17 years of personal and professional gardening experience. She specializes in growing food, small-space gardening, managing community gardens, and plant propagation. She has an MBA from Southern Methodist University, a bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, and served as a horticulture intern for the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Callie is a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas, The Herb Society of America, the National Garden Bureau, and is a Certified Texas Master Gardener.
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