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David Rodriguez
Extension Horticulturist
Bexar County
210-467-6575
The Pro’s and Con’s
of
Growing and Planting Extension
Recommended Vegetable Varieties
Transplants vs. Direct Seeding
“ Vegetable Gardening”
In
Central/South Texas
• We are very fortunate in
this area of the state to be
able to garden almost 12
months of the year
• Spring through early
summer and Fall planting
throughout most of winter
Aggie-Horticulture
plantANSWERS.com
Vegetables that Transplant Well:
• Basil, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, celery,
chard, chives, collards, eggplant, kale,
kohlrabi, mustard, okra, onions, parsley,
peppers, tomatoes
Vegetables that are Usually
Direct Seeded:
Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumbers,
garlic, lettuce, micro greens, muskmelons,
okra, peas, radishes, rutabaga, squash,
turnips, watermelon
Plants Usually Started From other than Seed
VEGETABLE GROWN BY
Artichokes Root Divisions
Asparagus 1-Year Old
Roots
Garlic/Shallots Cloves
Horseradish Root Cuttings
Onions Sets
Irish Potatoes Seed Potatoes
Sweet
Potatoes Slips
Let’s Look at Vegetable
list’s
“Transplanting is typically more
expensive then direct seedling, but
you make that back in reduced time
the crop is out there, reduced land
rates, improved quality and
uniformity. That’s worth a lot to the
grower.”
Why Transplants over Direct Seed
• Increase seed costs and availability of modern
hybrids
• Window of planting (Based on last and first
expected frost dates)
• Marketing advantages
• Uniform Production
Another significant influence on the
shift toward transplanting has been
rising water costs.
• Because growers don’t need to worry
about pre-irrigation to get seedling
emergence, they use significantly less
water up front and less overall during the
course of producing a crop through the
use of drip irrigation.
In addition, because growers can save
two to three weeks in the field, many can
cultivate marketing advantages as well by
capturing sometimes profitable early
season market niches.
Why Transplants over Direct Seed
Should I Grow my Own
Transplants?
