Austin, TX · Zone 8b

What Can I Grow in Austin, TX?

Season March 1 – November 25. This page is a starting map for Austin, TX. Your actual yard still depends on sun, soil, and space.

Rows of vegetables including corn, peppers, and beans
Mali Maeder / Pexels
Grow theseSuccessPlantHarvest
🌿 Basil 100% Mar–Oct Apr–Jun
🟣 Beets 100% Feb–Oct Mar–Dec
🫑 Bell peppers 100% Mar–Sep May–Aug
🫐 Blackberries 100% Mar–Apr Aug–Nov
🥬 Bok choy 100% Feb–Oct Mar–Dec
🍅 Cherry tomatoes 100% Mar–Oct May–Jul
🌿 Chives 100% Mar–Apr Apr–Nov
🥬 Collard greens 100% Mar–Oct Apr–Jul

Don’t bother

🔴 Radishes

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🥕 Carrots

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Rosemary

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

🌿 Sage

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.

💜 Lavender

Your reported heavy clay soil makes them more difficult.