Some Benbrook gardeners are determined to squeeze in one more harvest this year, even if it means planting later than usual. The challenge is finding starter plants instead of seeds, especially for vegetables like black-eyed peas, snow peas, green onions, garlic, and okra.
That is where Texan Sown Gardens may be worth a call. Located at 906 Kerry St. in Benbrook, this family-owned business specializes in heirloom vegetable seedlings built for Texas heat. They are open seasonally and by appointment only on Saturdays and Sundays, offering locally grown plants along with personalized garden consultations.
For fall growers, garlic is the star. October through November is the perfect window to get cloves in the ground in North Texas. Snow peas also thrive as the weather cools, and starter plants may still be found.
Green onions, or scallions, grow year-round here and can often be picked up as starter plants or even grown from kitchen scraps. Black-eyed peas and okra, however, are usually spring and summer crops and rarely available as seedlings this late in the year.
Texan Sown Gardens also provides tailored advice to help you make the most of your backyard, whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned hand. For details or to schedule an appointment, email txnsowngardens@gmail.com or call 214-395-2170.
For residents chasing a late fall garden, the message is clear: with the right starter plants and a little expert guidance, it is not too late to get something growing before winter.
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