Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles for Texas Gardens

This updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening provides advice and practical tips for growing an edible garden in Texas, covering region-specific growing conditions and featuring over 60 edible plants. It is a valuable resource for both first-time and experienced gardeners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

In this comprehensive and updated second edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you will discover invaluable advice and practical tips for cultivating an edible garden, regardless of your location within the Lone Star State. Growing in Texas presents unique challenges, with scorching hot summers, freezing winters, torrential downpours, and arid conditions. The state spans a vast range of climates, from cold winter regions in the north to almost tropical climates in the south. Moreover, the soil varies from highly alkaline limestone soils in the Hill Country to extremely acidic soils in East Texas. Consequently, this region-specific garden guide becomes an essential tool for every Texas gardener.

Renowned horticulturist, conservationist, garden writer, and seventh-generation Texan Greg Grant simplifies the intricacies of Texas gardening and serves as your guide to success. Whether you are nurturing an in-ground plot, a small container garden, or a series of raised beds, Texas Fruits & Vegetable Gardening is a indispensable resource. From preparing the soil and starting seeds to utilizing fertilizers and techniques for effectively managing Texas's most troublesome vegetable garden pests, you will find all the answers you seek within its pages.

Inside, you will delve into detailed profiles of over 60 edible plants that thrive in the distinct growing conditions of Texas. Discover favorites such as cantaloupe, tomatoes, collards, summer squash, okra, and pomegranates, among many others. In addition to vegetables and fruits, this guide also features popular herbs and even edible nuts. Helpful charts and planting graphs keep you on track, while the garden maintenance tips scattered throughout ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden.

Whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced Master Gardener, the modern varieties and well-researched gardening information found here will empower you to embark on a successful and rewarding gardening journey. So, whether you are looking to enhance your culinary skills, promote sustainable living, or simply enjoy the beauty of a thriving garden, Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is your ultimate resource.

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 214 x 255 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760370421