What to Plant in Texas
Your complete gardening guide for Texas (USDA Zones 6–10, typically Zone 8). Browse 1889 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
January 31 – April 15
By zone (10 → 6)
First Frost
October 15 – December 15
By zone (6 → 10)
Growing Season
180–320 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1889
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after March 15 · Harvest before November 15
Texas · Zones 6–10
All Zone 8 plants →Texas spans Zones 6–10. The timeline above shows typical Zone 8 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Texas
1,889 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Texas
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Texas
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Texas
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Texas
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Texas
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Texas
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Texas
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Texas
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Texas
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
37 varieties for Texas
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Texas
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
104 varieties for Texas
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Texas
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Texas
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Texas
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
90 varieties for Texas
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
24 varieties for Texas
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Texas
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Texas
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Texas
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Texas
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Texas
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
35 varieties for Texas
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Texas
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Texas
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
91 varieties for Texas
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
21 varieties for Texas
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Texas
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.