Spring Planting in Texas Zone 9a

Spring planting in Texas Zone 9a is a gardener’s dream, and in this episode of “Homegrown & Homemade,” we’re sharing every detail of how we bring our spring garden to life. From the initial layout plans to the final touch of watering our newly planted seeds and plants, we’re covering all bases to ensure a flourishing start to the season.

Garden Layout & Planning

It all starts with a pen and paper, making a list and sketching out where each plant and seed will go in our raised beds. It’s crucial to visualize the garden space, plus our likes and dislikes, to maximize growth and ensure harmony among the plants.

This year, we’re introducing the following mix of seeds and plants:

Seeds: Green beans, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, carrots (orange and rainbow), lettuces, okra, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, radishes, and herbs like basil, rosemary, lavender, and dill.
Plants: We’re focusing on peppers and tomatoes as transplants, given their success rate when started as plants in our Texas climate.

Varieties Planted We’re excited about the plants and seed varieties we’ve chosen, known for their success in Texas:

Tomatoes: Celebrity, Lemon Boy, Juliet, Yellow Pear, Super Sweet 100, Early Girl
Peppers: Aristotle Bell Pepper, Jalapeno, Habanero, Tabasco, Purple Beauty Bell Pepper, Sweet Banana Peppers, Serrano Pepper
Eggplant: Black Beauty
Lettuces: Mesclun Mix, Arugula
Cucumbers: Sumter (vining)
Green Beans: Blue Lake Stringless (Pole)
Radishes: Cherry Belle
Carrots: Nantes Half Long , Rainbow Blend
Squash: Butter Dish
Zuchinni: Fordhook
Okra: Clemson Spineless
Basil: Sweet Basil
Rosemary: Container Variety
Lavender: Container Variety
Dill: Dukat & Mammoth
Cantaloupe: Hale’s Best Jumbo
Watermelon: Crimson Sweet

favorite gardening tools

For a complete collection of all of my favorite tools and supplies for gardening, be sure to visit my Amazon storefront here. You can also click through these pictures below for more shoppable details !

Embrace the season of growth with us and get your garden ready for a bountiful spring. Watch the full video for step-by-step instructions and inspiration.