Vegetable Garden Spring 2018
The goal of this garden is to develop a recommended variety list of vegetables for Fort Bend County by trialing a wide variety of vegetables over a period of three years. Due to the mild climate in Fort Bend County vegetables can be grown year-round. During the trial growing period no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used. The soil is amended with leaf mold compost and cottonseed meal bi-annually. A drip irrigation system is used in the beds to ensure efficient watering.
There are examples of raised-bed style gardens and traditional row gardens. The raised beds are built using a variety of materials, including cedar, cinder block, and wood-lined decorative bricks.
Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates
Vegetable Garden - Fall
| Vegetable | Variety |
|---|---|
| Beet Greens | Bulls Blood |
| Beets | Detroir Red |
| Beets | Golden |
| Broccoli | Apollo |
| Broccoli | Green Magic |
| Carrots | Scarlet Nantes |
| Carrots | Small Finger |
| Cauliflower | Snow Crown |
| Collards | Vantes |
| Green Cabbage | Katarina |
| Kale | Dwarf Green |
| Kale | Redbor |
| Mustard | Dragons Tongue |
| Mustard | Spicy Green |
| Mustard | Mizuna |
| Pak Choi | Toy Choi |
| Pak Choi | Violette |
| Pole Beans | Kentucky Blue |
| Red Cabbage | Salad Delight |
| Rutabaga | Joan |
| Rutabaga | Magres |
| Swiss Chard | Rainbow Blend |
| Watermelon Radish | Rido Red |
Vegetable Garden - Herbs
| Basil |
|---|
| Cilantro |
| Dill |
| Garlic |
| Mint |
| Oregano |
| Parsley |
| Rosemary |
| Sage |
| Salad Burnet |
| Thyme |