WARM SEASON VEGETABLES

SAN MARZANO TOMATOES (Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano')

• Plant: Mid-March (transplants after last frost)

• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart with support

• Soil: pH 6.0-6.8, rich, well-drained, high organic matter

• Support: Heavy-duty cages or stakes (6-8 feet tall)

• Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture

• Fertilization: Pre-plant Rose-tone, weekly liquid during season

• Pruning: Remove suckers between main stem and branches

• Harvest: 80-90 days from transplant, late May/early June

• Yield: 10-15 lbs per plant with proper support

• Companion: Basil (planted together in Bed 3)

• Common Issues: Blossom end rot, cracking, hornworms, early blight

CHERRY & SLICING TOMATOES (Solanum lycopersicum)

• Plant: March (transplants)

• Spacing: 18-36 inches apart with support

• Soil: pH 6.0-6.8, rich, well-drained, high organic matter

• Support: Cages or stakes for indeterminate varieties

• Care: Deep planting (bury 2/3 of stem), remove suckers

• Harvest: 65-85 days from transplant, May-August

• Yield: 8-20 lbs per plant depending on variety

• Fertilization: April, May feeding schedule

BELL PEPPERS (Capsicum annuum)

• Plant: March (transplants only, warm soil essential)

• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-6.8, rich, warm, well-drained

• Support: May need staking when loaded with fruit

• Water: Consistent moisture, warm conditions

• Fertilization: April, May; side-dress when flowering begins

• Harvest: 70-80 days from transplant, June-August

• Yield: 8-12 peppers per plant

• Temperature: 70-85°F optimal, no frost tolerance

JALAPEÑOS (Capsicum annuum)

• Plant: March (transplants)

• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

• Care: Allow some to ripen red for different heat levels

• Harvest: 70-80 days from transplant, continuous picking

• Yield: 25-35 peppers per plant

• Heat Management: Pick regularly to encourage production

BANANA PEPPERS (Capsicum annuum)

• Harvest: 65-75 days from transplant

• Yield: 15-25 peppers per plant

• Care: Similar to bell peppers

COOLAPENO PEPPERS (Capsicum annuum)

• Harvest: 65-75 days from transplant

• Yield: 20-30 peppers per plant

• Benefits: Heat-tolerant variety, milder than jalapeños

OKRA (Abelmoschus esculentus)

• Plant: March-April

• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-8.0, tolerates poor soil

• Water: Drought tolerant once established

• Temperature: 75-90°F optimal, heat lover

• Harvest: 60-65 days, pick when 3-4 inches long

• Yield: 1-2 lbs per plant

• Care: Harvest every 2-3 days, thrives in Texas heat

ZUCCHINI (Cucurbita pepo)

• Plant: March-April

• Spacing: 3-4 feet apart (needs room to spread)

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, rich, well-drained

• Water: Consistent moisture, deep watering

• Harvest: 50-60 days, pick at 6-8 inches long

• Yield: 6-10 lbs per plant

• Care: Daily checking in summer heat

CUCUMBERS (Cucumis sativus)

• Plant: April, May, August

• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, rich, moist, well-drained

• Support: Trellising improves fruit quality

• Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture

• Harvest: 50-70 days, June-July

• Yield: 10-15 cucumbers per plant

• Care: Succession plant every 2 weeks

BUSH BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris)

• Plant: March, April, May, July, August, September

• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, well-drained, moderate fertility

• Planting: Direct seed only, do not transplant

• Water: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Harvest: 50-60 days, May-September

• Yield: 1/2 lb per plant

• Care: Succession plant every 2-3 weeks, nitrogen fixing

SWEET POTATOES (Ipomoea batatas)

• Plant: April (certified slips)

• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

• Soil: pH 5.8-6.2, well-drained, loose soil

• Water: Moderate, drought tolerant

• Harvest: 90-120 days, September

• Yield: 3-5 lbs per plant

• Care: Hill soil around vines, cure 10 days at 80-85°F

COOL SEASON VEGETABLES

BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

• Plant: March & September

• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, rich, well-drained, fertile

• Water: Consistent moisture, cool weather preferred

• Harvest: 90-100 days from transplant, January & November

• Yield: 1-2 lbs per plant

• Temperature: 60-70°F optimal, frost tolerant

PEAS (Pisum sativum)

• Plant: January, February, March, September, October

• Spacing: 2-4 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.5, well-drained, cool soil

• Support: Trellised support required

• Planting: Direct seed only, use rhizobia inoculation

• Harvest: 60-70 days, March

• Yield: 1/4 lb per plant

• Temperature: 55-75°F optimal, frost tolerant

CARROTS (Daucus carota)

• Plant: January, February, March, April, August, September

• Spacing: Thin to 2 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-6.8, loose, deep, sandy soil

• Planting: Direct seed only, avoid rocks/clods

• Water: Keep consistently moist

• Harvest: 70-80 days

• Yield: 1 lb per square foot

• Care: Succession plant every 2-3 weeks

ONIONS (Allium cepa)

• Plant: March & October

• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, well-drained, loose

• Water: Regular water, reduce before harvest

• Harvest: 90-120 days, July

• Yield: 1 lb per square foot

• Care: Cure in sun 2-3 weeks after harvest

GARLIC (Allium sativum)

• Plant: October (plant cloves pointed end up, 2" deep)

• Spacing: 4-6 inches apart

• Soil: pH 6.0-7.0, loose, well-drained

• Water: Moderate, reduce before harvest

• Harvest: June (240 days, 8 months)

• Yield: 8-12 bulbs per pound planted

Care: Cure 2-3 weeks, braid or store in mesh bags