Our mild Texas winters provide a second growing season that is ideal for growing all types of greens and other winter vegetables. Most of the winter, it is not necessary to provide freeze protection for cold hardy vegetables, but there…
A selection of vegetables that grow well during the winter in Texas. The entry for each vegetable includes: the best time to plant, the best varieties, and the temperature at which the plant should be covered for extra warmth.
How to successfully grow kale in Texas. How to plant, harvest and cook kale. Different varieties of kale are discussed and the best season to plant them in Texas.
How to successfully grow Collards or Collard Greens in Texas. How to plant, harvest for a continuous crop from fall through early spring, clean and cook collard greens are discussed.
How to successfully grow Swiss Chard in Texas. How to plant, grow, harvest and cook with Swiss Chard. A method of harvesting for a continual crop from fall-spring is discussed.
How to successfully grow parsnips in Texas. How to plant, grow, and harvest parsnips. Parsnips grow well as a fall-winter crop in Texas and are quite hardy through through our mild Texas winters.
How to successfully grow and harvest a variety of salad greens in Texas for a continual supply of greens from fall – early spring. Best varieties of lettuce are discussed and a harvesting method that will guarantee endless salad greens.
How to divide and transplant perennials in the fall in Texas. Perennials discussed include: daylilies, Shasta Daisies, Lycoris (Spider) Lilies, and Irises. Perennial flowers need to be divided and planted with more room between them every few years to increase health and blooms.
How to successfully grow and harvest Cherokee Blue Mustard or any mustard green in Texas. How to grow mustard for seeds is also discussed.
