Warm Season Plant Preference

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Peppers

Peppers need weekly attention with fertilizing and pruning but can produce until winter.

Jalapeno Pepper

Yellow Bell Pepper

Green/Red Bell Pepper

Serrano Pepper

Banana Pepper

Cucurbits

These plants are best started from seed. Pollination is a must for success and these plants will require weekly attention for pruning and fertilizing.

Cucumbers

Yellow Squash (suggested for gardens with 100 feet of growing space and up)

Zucchini ( (suggested for gardens with 100 feet of growing space and up)

Legumes

Beans grow best when planted from seed. 'Pole beans' require a trellis while 'bush beans' can grow along the edge of your garden.

Pole Green Bean

Bush Green Bean

Greens

As the temperatures warm up most greens can't tolerate the heat. One exception is arugula and swiss chard which can be planted by seed.

Arugula-planted by seed

Swiss Chard-planted by seed

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Woody herbs will last throughout the year but can be planted at this time as well. Cooler weather herbs can be planted in September & October.

Rosemary

Oregano

Thyme

Sage

Basil

Chives

Parsley

Okra

Okra is part of the Mallow family and a summer stable in the south and thrives in the heat and humidity. Planted from April-September.

Okra

Eggplant

Eggplant is part of the Nightshade family and loves the Houston summer, heat and humidity. Planted from April-September

Eggplant