Live in Houston, TX wondering if when I can start vegetable and herb garden?

Where can I get seeds or seedling? Basil, tyme, oregano, rosemary, green onion, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers (green, yellow, red) etc. just typical veggies and herbs. any suggestions?
Live in Houston, TX wondering if when I can start vegetable and herb garden?
Any common stores like Home Depot, Wal Mart, as well as nursuries are beginning to carry seed packets now this time of year. I'm planning on going to look at some tomorrow actually.



I'm not sure how cold it is in texas right now... if there is frost or maybe even the chance of snow. You want to plant your plants after the last chance of frost... here in Canada that's usually late April, I don't know for Texas. Unless you want to start your seeds indoors in small containers...
Reply:If you like okra, it grows BEAUTIFULLY in Texas, and it's utterly easy. I personally happen to like beets, but everybody is different. I also like to grow at least one variety of hot peppers - just choose the one that is good for your palate (I'm big on jalapenos). As far south as you are, you should be able to grow just about anything you want, although it's a little late to plant "winter" veggies, I think. Places like Home Depot have lots of bedding plants; Wolfe Nursery also has great stuff. You're already past the average last freeze date for Houston (February 14), so you're probably safe to start planting, especially as you're well into the 70s during the day.



Enjoy!
Reply:Onions are cool weather plants, need to be growing now. It is probably warm enough now to plant everything, although okra likes hot weather and will not grow much when it is cool. Onions should have been planted earlier, I live 60 miles east-north-east of Abilene and I planted onions last Fall. Been growing all winter.
Reply:Winter veggies like artichokes and peas will do great. You can buy tomato plant starters now, but it is best to keep them inside or in a weather protected area until the frost ends. If you buy seeds, make sure you check for the expiration date. Yes, seeds can go bad. I dont want you to waste your money...
Reply:when you buy seeds for garden the back of the pack will give you a general idea when to plant the seeds by zones. you can buy the seeds at any hardwaes store