What to Plant Now: Fruiting Plants

We just passed the first quarter and the moon is now in waxing gibbous going into a full moon. Now is also a time to seed-in plants that fruit and seed like cantaloupe, pumpkins, squash, okra, and southern peas. It's also time to start your tomatoes indoors. If you already planted these things, remember that it’s a good idea to succession plant and grow twice as much as you will need in case of disease and pest. As always, it’s best to transplant and seed-in with coming rains. 
DIRECT SEED OR TRANSPLANT

• Amaranth 
• Melons
• Okra
• Peas (Southern)
• Pumpkin
• Squash (Summer/Winter)

SEED INDOORS

• Tomatoes

TRANSPLANT

• Eggplant
• Peppers

What are your favorite varieties to grow? Visit our website blog to get links to growing guides and varieties that do well in Central Texas.
For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.

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