What to plant this week in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock gardeners, the chill is holding steady with average lows near 5°F this week, signaling that you must wait for the soil to warm before planting anything new. Your primary focus should be on sowing garlic cloves and preparing your beds to catch those early spring rains soon after our last frost date around March 28.
The next 7 days
Lubbock, TXGrowing in Lubbock right now
- Protect emerging seedlings from late freezes common in our High Plains basin by using row covers until the danger of frost passes completely.
- Take advantage of our typical April dry spells by scheduling deep, infrequent watering rather than frequent light sprinkles to encourage strong root growth.
- Watch your soil moisture levels closely; Lubbock's heavy clay can become hydrophobic during these dry stretches, so break up clumps before irrigating.
- Plan to transplant your spring crops soon after the average last frost date of March 28 to give them a full head start on this short season.
Sow this week
1 crops- Garlic
Transplant this week
Nothing is due to go out this week.
Harvest soon
2 crops- Daikon Radish
- Garlic
Seasonal tips
- Finish harvesting cool-season crops like Daikon radish before temperatures drop too low.
- Plant cover crops or winter rye now to protect soil structure during the dormant season.
- Apply a thick layer of mulch around garlic plants to insulate bulbs from freezing ground.
Pest & disease watch
- Spider mites are becoming active in our hot, dry winds and can quickly damage tender leaves if humidity is low.
- Watch for cutworms attacking young transplants at night when temperatures begin to rise above freezing.
- Monitor garlic crops closely as they finish their cycle, ensuring no sudden freeze damages the bulbs before harvest.
Watering this week
Water garlic lightly and only when the soil is dry, avoiding wetting the bulbs directly to prevent rot.
Store your freshly harvested Daikon radishes in a cool, humid place like a crisper drawer or sand-filled bin.
Lubbock gardening questions
3When exactly should I sow my garlic this week?
You can plant your garlic cloves now in Lubbock's 7b zone, but ensure you cover them with a protective layer to shield against temperatures dropping near our 5°F minimum. Planting is best done before the ground freezes solid so roots establish before winter.
Is it safe to transplant vegetables this week?
No, wait until after our average last frost date of March 28 before putting any bare-root or young seedlings into the open garden. Transplanting too early exposes them to damaging freeze events that are still common in late winter.
What should I harvest from my current garden?
Your Daikon radishes and garlic are ready for harvest soon as they finish their growth cycle before the ground gets too cold. Check your bulbs gently; if the greens on the garlic have yellowed, it is time to dig them up and cure them.
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