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what vegetable seeds can i plant right now?

I live in Fresno, Texas (about 20 miles from houston). Im starting a vegetable garden and im somewhat new to gardening. im not sure if there are actually any seeds that should be planted now because its now fall (and winter is approaching) but if u have any idea feel free to let me in on some tips. do i start planting spring/summer plants now? can i plant seeds now for winter crop?

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1. I'm not sure how much of a winter garden you can have. For sure no summer plants. Look at this site: http://easttexasgardening.tamu.edu/homegardens/fallveggarden.html grabted ut us east texas but I believe the info would apply to you. Looking at this I'd say, no gardening for awhile, potential too great for cold damage. Instead spend the time preparing a good soil by digging deeply, incorporating compost and even having a soil test done (Cooperative Extension Service) to determine what nutrients you may need to add to the soil before planting. Then spend these next 2 months studying a bit more about growing veggies there along the coast. These is oodles of info here: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/
2. I do not live in Houston but looking at your average highs and lows here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_Houston it appears you are in a subtropical environment. I would think you could grow most cool season crops all winter. You may have to provide some form of protection such as a row cover if a bad cold front came through but give it a try. Seed are cheap and you can probably still buy sets at your local co-op's etc. My brother lives in Magnolia a bit north of Houston and I know he planted onion buttons there recently. Give it a whirl, you'll have fun.