GARDENING CALENDAR

LYNN RAWE,

COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT – HORTICULTURE

TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

FEBRUARY 14, 2004

•  February into March is a good time to plant tomatoes in containers.  Varieties good for this area:  Merced, Bingo and Celebrity.
• Mulching tomatoes and peppers will conserve water and aid in bloom set.
• Fertilize cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli.
• Apply a light application of fertilizer to established pansy plantings.  Use one-half pound of ammonium sulfate per 100 sq. ft. of bed area.  Repeat the application in 4 to 6 weeks depending on rainfall.