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Growing Vegetables

A series of publications, Easy Gardening, have been developed by the Horticulture Department at Texas A&M University. The following PDF guides provide essential information on growing different vegetable varieties.

We are fortunate to have two growing seasons in North Texas. If you missed out on a spring and summer harvest get ready to plant again for fall and winter.  Cool season crops are planted from summer through fall for a harvest during the late fall and early winter months. También se incluyen las publicaciones disponibles en español.

Everything Texans ask about Gardening.pdf

Vegetable Planting Guide Dates (Spring and Fall)

 

Asparagus
Artichokes
Beets
Carrots Zanahoria 
Cole Crops Cole 
Collards
Cucumbers Pepinos
Eggplant Berenjena
Herbs
Okra Quingombó
Onions Cebolla 
Potatoes Papas
Peppers Chiles y Pimientos
Radishes Rábanos
Spinach & Greens Espinacas
Sugar Snap Peas
Tomatoes
Turnips and Mustard Greens Mostaza y Nabos

Upcoming Events

Jun 10
June 10 - July 29

Junior Master Gardener

Rockwall County Library
Jul 29
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Vegetable Class

Rockwall County Library
Aug 25
August 25 - August 28

2025 International Master Gardener Conference

Sep 19
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Bulb Hunter with Chris Wiesinger

Rockwall County Courthouse
Sep 24
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Caterpillars and Butterflies!

Rockwall County Library
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Rockwall Farmers Market

Come see us every Saturday at the Rockwall Farmers Market! 8am-noon, May thru September.

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