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Zone 8B — January

What to Plant in January in Zone 8B

January in Zone 8B: 30 crops to start indoors, 2 to plant or direct sow outside, and 0 entering harvest window. Last frost averages February 18. Reference city: Houston, TX.
30 Start Indoors
2 Plant Outside
0 Harvest

Start Indoors in January

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant Outside Harvest Window
Tatsoi tatsoi Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 15 – Mar 7
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry strawberry Jan 14 Feb 25 Jun 5 – Jun 25
Brilliant Celeriac celeriac Jan 7 Feb 18 Jun 8 – Jun 18
Curly Parsley herb Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 29 – May 9
Daikon Radishes daikon radish Jan 28 Feb 4 Mar 21 – Mar 31
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Jan 14 Feb 18 Apr 29 – May 19
Imperial Star Artichoke artichoke Jan 14 Feb 18 May 19 – May 29
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil basil Jan 28 Feb 25 Apr 26 – May 6
Sweet Marjoram marjoram Jan 28 Feb 25 May 11 – May 26
Anaheim Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 20 – May 28
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 Jun 2 – Jul 2
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 13 – May 18
Broccolini vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 Apr 23 – May 13
Brussels Sprouts vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 May 28 – Jun 22
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 Jun 7 – Jul 2
Cayenne Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 28 – Jun 7
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 18 – May 23
Fresno Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 18 – May 23
Green Cabbage vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 May 3 – Jun 12
Habanero Pepper pepper Jan 28 Mar 11 Jun 9 – Jul 9
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 8 – May 18
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 8 – May 18
Pinkeye Purple Hull Pea cowpea Jan 7 Mar 4 Apr 28 – May 11
Poblano Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 8 – May 18
Red Cabbage vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 May 13 – Jun 22
Romanesco vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 May 18 – Jun 12
Serrano Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 13 – May 23
Snow Crown Cauliflower vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 Apr 23 – May 3
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Jan 28 Mar 4 May 18 – May 28
Waltham 29 Broccoli vegetable Jan 28 Mar 4 May 18 – Jun 2

Plant Outside in January

Plant Type Action Target Date Harvest Window
Tatsoi tatsoi Transplant Jan 21 Feb 15 – Mar 7
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion root Transplant Jan 21 May 6 – May 16

Harvest in January

No crops entering harvest in January for Zone 8B.

Key Tasks for January in Zone 8B

  1. 1 Start 30 varieties indoors this month under grow lights or in a sunny south-facing window. Use a seed-starting mix and bottom heat (70–75°F) for best germination rates.
  2. 2 Harden off transplants before moving outdoors — set them outside in a sheltered spot for increasing hours over 7–10 days before planting in the ground.
  3. 3 Check soil moisture before watering — stick a finger 2 inches into the soil. Water only when the soil is dry at that depth. Consistent moisture is more important than frequency.
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