A new year is the perfect excuse to get out in your Texas garden and grow something delicious. Whether you’re a gardening pro or just trying out a few edibles for the first time, planting now sets you up for a garden full of color and flavor. Think of all the juicy berries, sweet fruit from your own trees, tender onions, and hearty potatoes ready to harvest! With a little planning and the right choices for your garden, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown fruits and vegetables all year long. Keep reading to learn about some of the varieties we have in-stores!
Berries
Berries are a fun and delicious way to liven up your garden while enjoying fresh fruit straight from home. Planting berries not only adds color and life to your garden but also gives you the joy of harvesting your own sweet treats throughout the season.
Blackberries grow on sturdy bushes that produce plump, juicy fruits perfect for pies, jams, or snacking right off the vine. Try adding them to yogurt, oatmeal, or a fresh summer salad. Blackberry plants thrive best in full sun locations. They will also need regular watering and simple support like a trellis to stay healthy and productive.
Blueberries offer clusters of sweet-tart berries that are great in smoothies, baked goods, or eaten fresh by the handful. they’re also delicious tossed into pancakes, muffins, or even a spinach salad with nuts and cheese. Plant blueberry plants in sunny spots. With regular watering, mulching to retain moisture, and occasional pruning to encourage healthy growth, blueberry plants are relatively easy to maintain!
Raspberries (DFW and Cedar Park stores only) grow on tall canes and deliver a fragrant, tangy harvest that’s ideal for desserts, salads, or enjoying as a healthy snack straight from your garden. Use them to top fruit tarts, mix into yogurt or cereal bowls, or simply drizzle over ice cream for an easy, delicious treat. Raspberry plants are very easy to maintain! Make sure to plant them in full sun. After that, all they require is regular watering, light mulching, and annual pruning to produce reliably each season.
Growing these berries isn’t just about fresh, flavorful food, it’s about creating moments to enjoy and share throughout the season.
Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are a wonderful way to bring life, color, and delicious flavor to your garden. Not only do they provide shade and beauty, but they also reward you with fresh, homegrown fruit year after year. Planting them now sets the stage for a season of juicy, flavorful harvests that you can enjoy straight from your garden.
Peach trees offer sweet, fragrant fruit that’s perfect for pies, smoothies, or just enjoying fresh. Try Harvester, Elberta, Redskin, and more for a delicious harvest. Peach trees benefit the most when planted in full sun. Provide consistent watering and annual pruning to ensure healthy growth and quality fruit production.
Plum trees deliver sweet or tart fruit that’s great for sauces, jams, or eating straight from the garden. Choose from different varieties such as Methley, Bruce, and more add color and flavor to your backyard. Planted in full sun with regular watering will help this beautiful plant thrive and produce well.
Fig trees are a treat for both your garden and your taste buds. Soft, sweet, and full of flavor, figs are perfect fresh, dried, or tossed into salads. Plant fig trees in full sun. They will need regular watering and light pruning while becoming established, but once established, minimal maintenance is required to stay healthy and productive.
Persimmon trees are a striking addition to any garden, with glossy green leaves, vibrant fall color, and sweet, honey-like fruit. Hardy and low maintenance, they thrive in many climates and often display bright orange fruits on bare branches in autumn. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, persimmons are both nutritious and delicious. With full sun, well-drained soil, regular watering, light pruning, and occasional fertilizing, these trees remain healthy, productive, and a beautiful feature in any garden.
Pear trees produce tender, juicy fruit that works beautifully in baking, salads, or just fresh from the tree. Kieffer and Orient varieties are our favorite for a taste of homegrown perfection. With full sun, regular watering, seasonal pruning, and occasional fertilizing, pear trees are easy to maintain to produce dependable harvests. Planting fruit trees is a chance to bring flavor and joy to your garden in a whole new way. From the first blossoms to the ripe, juicy harvest, these trees offer the satisfaction of homegrown fruit you can share with family and friends. There’s nothing quite like picking a perfectly ripe apple or a sun-warmed peach straight from your own backyard.
Onion Slips
Onion slips are a gardener’s secret weapon for a quick and satisfying harvest. These small, young plants are easy to grow and will reward you with flavorful bulbs in just a few months. For best results, plant slips in well-drained soil with full sun, spacing them a few inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist, remove weeds regularly, and thin crowded plants as they grow to ensure healthy, plump onions.
1015Y is a sweet, mild onion that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or caramelizing. Its tender flavor makes it a favorite for home cooks and gardeners alike.
Southern Red Belle adds a pop of color and rich, slightly spicy flavor to your dishes. These onions are as beautiful in the garden as they are on your plate.
Texas Early White is a crisp, classic onion that’s perfect for everyday cooking. Its clean, sharp flavor works well in everything from sautés to fresh salsas.
Plant a few of each and enjoy a mix of flavors and colors straight from your own garden.
Seed Potatoes
Seed potatoes are a fun and rewarding way to grow your own hearty, homegrown potatoes. They are easy to plant and will give you a bountiful harvest of flavorful spuds. For best results, plant seed potatoes in well-drained, loose soil with plenty of sunlight, spacing them a few inches apart and burying them 3–4 inches deep. Keep the soil consistently moist, hill the soil around the plants as they grow to protect developing tubers, and remove weeds regularly to ensure healthy, productive growth.
Yukon Gem is a classic favorite with a buttery texture and creamy flavor. These versatile potatoes are perfect for mashing, roasting, or adding to your favorite recipes.
Norland Red offers bright red skin and a firm, flavorful interior. They hold up beautifully in soups, salads, or roasted dishes, adding both color and taste to your meals.
Plant a few, and you’ll be enjoying fresh, garden-grown potatoes in no time! Roast them, mash them, or toss them into soups and salads—there are so many delicious ways to bring the taste of your garden to the table.
Shop with Ease
From berries and fruit trees to onion slips and seed potatoes, planting now means enjoying fresh, homegrown harvests for seasons to come. At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a wide selection of pear, peach, plum, fig trees, and berries to help you create a garden full of color and delicious treats.
Have questions about which varieties will thrive in your garden? Our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals are here to help you plan, plant, and grow a garden that will bring joy all year long.
Happy gardening and happy harvesting!
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