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Planting & Growing

What to plant and when, from spring vegetables to fall crops, herbs, and the reliable producers for our short seasons and alkaline soil.

Lubbock Planting Calendar: What to Plant Month by Month

Lubbock Planting Calendar: What to Plant Month by Month

A month-by-month guide to what to plant in Lubbock, from the last frost in spring to fall crops.

The Best Vegetables to Grow in Lubbock

The Best Vegetables to Grow in Lubbock

The vegetables that reliably produce in our short springs, hot summers, and alkaline soil.

Growing Tomatoes in Lubbock and the South Plains

Growing Tomatoes in Lubbock and the South Plains

How to get a real tomato harvest despite Lubbock's wind, heat, and late freezes.

Herbs That Thrive in Lubbock's Climate

Herbs That Thrive in Lubbock's Climate

Tough, flavorful herbs that handle West Texas heat and need little water.

Fall Vegetable Gardening on the Texas High Plains

Fall Vegetable Gardening on the Texas High Plains

A second season most gardeners miss: cool-weather crops for the South Plains fall.