January in the Houston Garden
The garden in January can vary depending on when (or if) we’ve had a freeze. Starting in November, the Monarch Team makes sure we have plenty of frost-tolerant plants in our clients’ gardens so that even after a freeze the garden isn’t bare.
If there was a freeze in December, plants like peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants will not be around in January, however, there are many years when we are still enjoying loads of cherry tomatoes - and even cucumbers in January if it did not freeze in December!
Broccoli shows off in January! Harvest when the broccoli head is the size of your fist and firm.
Kale can grow year-round in Houston, but only if it’s started in the winter months. Now is the time to pack in the kale plants. There are several fun varieties to try, but here’s a secret: curly kale consistently stands up to our Houston summers.
SHOP our 2024 Planting Calendar! Find the exact planting dates our team uses to keep our clients’ gardens thriving in Houston year-round. Gardening is our full-time job. The Monarch team works in gardens all over Houston Monday-Friday, every single week. We guarantee our clients’ can eat out of their gardens 52 weeks of the year! When you make a promise like that one, it’s important to have a solid planting plan. We pass all of our knowledge on to you in our planting calendar!
January is the time to grow loads of lettuce. The flavor of lettuce straight from the garden to the table is incredible!
FREE! Download our Monthly Tasks and Tips for the garden and landscaping. We’ll keep you on track throughout the year. You’ll know when it’s time to add compost, what flowers are in season, when to plant bulbs, when to mulch, and so much more.
Plant radishes every couple weeks for a continuous harvest. Radishes are typically ready 30-45 days after planting by seed!
Swiss Chard is a show-stopper in the January garden. Whether you’re growing the green variety or rainbow chard, it’s a beautiful and productive addition to the garden!
Bok Choy is a favorite in the January garden. Harvest outside leaves often instead of removing the entire plant for a continuous harvest!
Beets are a lot of fun to grow in the winter garden and are oftentimes ready to harvest in January if you planted in October.
January Garden-to-Table Recipes
Looking for inspiration from the garden in the kitchen? Find our favorite recipes to make with all the goodness from the January garden HERE.
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Order your plants and compost for delivery! Winter Plant Order
Want seasonal recipes and ideas for how to make the garden a part of your everyday life? Check out Monarch Living!
Wanting a garden of your very own? Want to add more garden beds? We'd love to help you create your dream garden space. Click HERE to start the process.
Looking for ongoing help taking care of your vegetable garden? Check out what Monarch Garden Company Maintenance has to offer (it's a lot)!
Need garden coaching? Wanting to plant something new? Things not going great in your garden? Want some help troubleshooting? Learn more about our Garden Coaching and get on the schedule!
