What to Plant In January in Southeast Texas

For the month of January we will primarily focus on tending to the crops we planted back in November & December, however, we still have lots that can be planted in Southeast Texas. Many varieties of greens, root crops, peas and beans can all be planted in January. We recommend planting your cool season crops in succession every two weeks in order to have consistent harvests into the beginning of our first warm season. 

Greens

Greens (Arugula, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, mustards etc.) hold up under cooler temps and actually thrive in Southeast Texas winters. In fact, most of us in Southeast Texas will grow greens from October all the way until early April

Herbs

Herbs (dill, cilantro, oregano, rosemary, thyme, parsley etc.). In our climates, most of these herbs can grow fairly well year round. Extreme cold and frost can damage or kill these herbs, but keep them protected and they will provide you a consistent harvest of fresh herbs.

Root Crops

Root crops (radishes, carrots and beets) grow well in January as well. With your root crops, properly spacing out your seeds is critical to ensure your root crops have plenty of space to spread out and grow to their fullest potential. Many of these root crops will become bitter and tough when the weather warms, so be sure to harvest before April.

Peas

Finally, Peas and fava beans can be planted this month in Southeast Texas. These plants need to be planted asap to enjoy a harvest before the warmer spring weather arrives. You’ll want to plant these peas and beans about 4” apart from one another & use a strong trellis that can support their vining nature. There are also bush type varieties if a trellis is not an option in your space.

Southeast Texas can be such a great place to garden because gardening can happen year ‘round. If you need help planning your space book a consult at the button below!