What Can Grow in Texas (TX)

Texas's enormous size spans from Panhandle cold to tropical South Texas - nearly every crop grown somewhere in the state.

Texas spans USDA zones 6a to 10a. The primary zone is 8a, with a growing season of 220 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes.

8aPrimary Zone
220 daysAvg Growing Season
9Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Texas
6a6b7a7b8a8b9a9b10a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespeppersokrasweet potatoeswatermelon
🍎 Top Fruits
citruspeachesplumsfigsgrapes
🌸 Top Flowers
bluebonnetsIndian paintbrushblack-eyed Susanslantana
🌳 Top Trees
live oakpecanTexas live oaksycamore
🌤️ Climate Summary

Highly varied - Panhandle semi-arid; East Texas humid subtropical; South Texas subtropical.

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🏙️ Cities in Texas
Houston
Zone 9a
San Antonio
Zone 8b
Dallas
Zone 8a
Austin
Zone 8b
Fort Worth
Zone 8a
El Paso
Zone 8a

Frequently Asked Questions

Texas spans USDA hardiness zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a. The most common zone across the state is 8a. Highly varied - Panhandle semi-arid; East Texas humid subtropical; South Texas subtropical.

In Texas, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, okra, sweet potatoes, watermelon. The growing season of 220 days allows for multiple successions.

Texas is well suited for growing citrus, peaches, plums, figs, grapes. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Texas's growing season averages 220 days. Highly varied - Panhandle semi-arid; East Texas humid subtropical; South Texas subtropical. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.