Vegetables to Plant in Texas Now
Texas is known for its diverse variety of climates, soil types, and vegetation. With its diverse climate comes a year-round growing season for a wide variety of vegetables. With the proper care, here are some of the vegetables you can start planting right now:
Cool-Season Vegetables
In the springtime, planting cool-season vegetables is best. These vegetables include:
- Lettuce – Start directly from seeds in the early spring.
- Peas – Plant before the last freeze. This will give you an abundant harvest.
- Carrots – Start carrots in January or February. Plant in well-draining soil.
- Radishes – Plant them in early spring, before the heat becomes unbearable.
- Spinach – Plant in February. Provide a consistent level of water.
- Broccoli – Start broccoli in mid-February. Feed plants throughout the spring and early summer.
- Kale – Start kale seeds in mid-February.
Warm-Season Vegetables
In addition to the cool-season vegetables listed above, you can also plant the following warm-season vegetables once the weather warms up in late spring or early summer:
- Tomatoes – Start tomato transplants in late March to early April.
- Eggplant – Plant transplants four to five weeks before the last spring freeze.
- Squash – Plant in the soil when temperatures warm in late spring or early summer.
- Peppers – Plant transplants in late March. Keep the soil moist.
- Beans – Direct sow beans into the soil when temperatures are above 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
Texans are blessed with a long growing season where they can plant vegetables throughout the year. With vegetables, you can easily and quickly turn your yard into a beautiful and productive edible garden. All you need is the right climate and the proper care and you can have a healthy, plentiful harvest of vegetables in no time.
