In this updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of The Lone Star State you call home. Growing in Texas isn't easy. It's either too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry. The state ranges from a cold winter climate in the north to an almost tropical one in the south. And it goes from very alkaline limestone soils in the Hill Country to extremely acidic soils in East Texas. That's why this
region-specific garden guide is a
must-have for every Texas gardener!
Seasoned horticulturist, conservationist, garden writer, and seventh-generation Texan Greg Grant simplifies
the ins and outs of Texas gardening and serves as your guide to success. Regardless of whether you're tending an in-ground plot, a small container garden, or a series of raised beds,
Texas Fruits & Vegetable Gardening is an invaluable resource. From
soil preparation and
starting seeds to
fertilizer tips and techniques for safely managing
Texas's most troublesome vegetable garden pests, you'll find all
the answers you're looking for.
Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of
over 60 edible plants that thrive in
Texas's distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like cantaloupe, tomatoes, collards, summer squash, okra, and pomegranates. In addition to
vegetables and fruits, also featured are
popular herbs and even
edible nuts. Helpful
charts and planting graphs keep you on track, while the
garden maintenance tips found throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden.
Regardless of whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener, the
modern varieties and
well-researched gardening information found here will have you going from seed to harvest with confidence and know-how.
Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is part of the regional
Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include
CaliforniaFruit & Vegetable Gardening,
Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening,
Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, and many others.
