I live in Southeast Texas, zone 9, and it’s a good place for growing fruits and vegetables all year long. Florida, California and Arizona are some of the other states that share climates within zone 9 and share my warm winters and hot summers.
Our winters are mild and usually get no colder that 30-20 degrees F. during January and February, making for a long growing season. There are so many vegetables that grow well here, you just have to know when to plant them and some can be planted two or three times for great harvest. Check-out the list below:
Vegetable Plants that Grow Well in Zone 9
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Collards
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
As you can see, there is almost no end to what you can grow. There are so many options, the important thing is just knowing when to plant everything.
Once you figure out what you want to grow and when to plant it, the next step is mapping out how often to plant each crop. I basically re-plant every two weeks during that plants season. This is known as succession planting, and its the best way to get the most out of each growing season.
For a great harvest and a full pantry by winter, grow only what you like from the above list!
Tips For Keeping Cool:
- Keep hydrated.
- Garden in the mornings while its cool.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen.
- Water plants early in the mornings or late in the evening
- Potted plants will need to be watered more frequently.
- Use shade cloth on more leafy plants and mulch all plants well.
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To learn more about the life span of crops, from planting to harvest check out my article, From Seed To Harvest. Happy Gardening!