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When to plant pumpkins in Central Texas
When to Plant Pumpkins in Central Texas Dreaming of homegrown pumpkins this fall? July is the perfect time to plant pumpkin seeds in Central Texas. Most pumpkin varieties need 90 to 120 days to mature, so planting in early to mid-July gives vines plenty of time to produce pumpkins before Halloween and Thanksgiving. Give Pumpkins Plenty of Space Pumpkins are vigorous growers. Most varieties need 50 to 100 square feet per plant, depending on the type. Space hills 4 to 8 feet apart, or plant rows 6 to 10 feet apart to allow vines to spread and improve air circulation. How to Plant Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkins grow best in full [...]
Why Isn’t My Fig Tree Producing Fruit in Central Texas?
Why Isn't My Fig Tree Producing Fruit? If your fig tree is covered in lush green leaves but refuses to produce fruit, you're not alone. This is one of the most common questions we hear from Central Texas gardeners. The good news is that fig trees are usually reliable producers once they become established. When they don't fruit, the cause is often something you can correct. I've heard it mentioned that some people have not seen a lot of bees around their tree. Rest assured, the figs grown in our area do not require pollination at all. The figs grown in our area are "parthenocarpic", which means they develop fruit [...]