Slow-growing, long-season vegetables benefit most from being started indoors. Start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, cauliflower, and celery indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost. Direct-sow ...

Texas gardeners are encouraged to follow USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9 to determine the best planting times based on regional temperature shifts. Frost dates for 2026 vary significantly by city, with last ...