🌞 The Best Warm-Season Vegetables to Grow in the South
Gardening in the South means long, hot summers — and that heat is perfect for warm-season vegetables that thrive in full sun. If you’re growing in Texas or anywhere across the Southern states, these are the easiest, most reliable vegetables to grow for big harvests.
🌱 Okra
Okra loves heat and grows fast. Once it starts producing, you’ll be picking every day. Perfect for beginners and great in small raised beds.
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🌱 Peppers
Bell, banana, and hot peppers all thrive in Southern heat. They produce all summer with minimal care and don’t need much space.
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🌱 Melons (Cantaloupe and Watermelon)
Sweet, juicy, and perfect for hot summer gardens. Melons thrive in the heat and grow sweeter as temps warm up!
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🌱 Squash & Zucchini
Quick-growing and heavy-producing, squash is a summer favorite. Plant once and enjoy a steady harvest for weeks.
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🌱 Tomatoes
Tomatoes love heat, especially cherry and paste varieties. They produce best with 6–8 hours of sun and consistent watering.
🌱 Cucumbers
Cucumbers grow fast, climb easily, and love warm conditions. Great for trellises, raised beds, and small spaces.
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🌱 Sunflowers
Sunflowers grow beautifully in hot climates and bring in the bees and butterflies to pollinate those warm season vegetables!
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🌾 Tips for Growing Warm-Season Vegetables in the South
•Plant after soil warms to 65–70°F
•Water deeply in the early morning
•Mulch to keep roots cool
•Choose varieties labeled heat-tolerant
•Harvest often to keep plants producing
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Find tried-and-true warm-season seeds perfect for Southern gardens — tested, grown, and loved right here in the South.