Zone 9A Planting Guide

What to Plant in October in Zone 9a: 12 Fall Crops

A Zone 9a planting calendar for October: which fall vegetables to sow now, what to skip, and how to time it before first frost.

Humidity-Resistant Summer Vegetables

Humidity-resistant vegetables for the Southeast summer garden in Zones 8a-9b: tomatoes, peppers, okra, cucumbers, and timing by subzone.

Zone 9a Summer Survival Garden: Okra, Sweet Potato

Three heat-demanding crops that extend your Zone 9a harvest through summer: okra, sweet potato, and southern pea, with soil temps and var...

Coastal vs Inland: NorCal Summer Garden

USDA Zone 9 splits NorCal into two distinct summer gardens. Here's how to plant for inland heat vs. coastal fog.

Texas Fall Vegetable Garden Planting Guide

Texas fall vegetable planting guide: region-by-region planting dates, the best fall crops, and timing for a productive autumn harvest.

Growing Tomatoes in Texas: Varieties, Timing & Tips

Grow tomatoes in Texas: best varieties, planting dates by zone, heat management, disease prevention, and tips for two harvests a year.

Best Vegetables to Grow in Texas Heat

Heat-tolerant vegetables for Texas summers: okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes, peppers, and more, with variety picks and timing to beat...

When to Plant Vegetables in Texas, Zone by Zone

When to plant vegetables in Texas by USDA zone: spring and fall frost dates and crop timing from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley.