What to Plant in January in North Texas

By Saruque Ahamed Mollick | on Jan 05, 2025 | 5 min read

The January planting guide is going to be a bit different for North Texas. Why so? Well, some of the plants in my chart will perform better if we start the seeds indoors and some plants should be planted outdoors. To make this planting guide actually useful, I will mention the planting method and where to plant. In this article, I will share complete charts on what to plant in January in North Texas.

What did I mean by complete chart?

You will get the list of plants (veggies, flowering plants, herbs, berries) that you can plant in January. You will get to know if you should start the seeds indoors or not.

If you are not a regular reader of GardenVive, check this: North Texas Planting Calendar - for the whole year.

For the last six months, I have been creating planting charts for North Texas with my Grandpa (85). If you want the best planting time for any specific plant please check the full-year planting calendar.

This planting guide will help you to find what you can plant at this time of the year. All the plants you will find in these charts can perform well if planted in January but that does not mean January is the best planting time for those.

Request to my readers: It takes a large amount of time to create charts like this. At the end of the article, I have added the printable planting chart only for our members. You can subscribe and download. Even a free membership makes me smile.

Let's start with veggies!

Vegetables and Roots

Plant Name	Plant Indoors/Outdoors/Both	Planting Method	Variety Suggestion	Harvesting Time (Days)
Spinach	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Bloomsdale Long Standing	40–50
Carrots	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Danvers 126	65–80
Onions	Both	Transplantation	Texas Early Grano	90–120
Broccoli	Indoors	Transplantation	Waltham 29	60–90
Beets	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Detroit Dark Red	50–70
Kale	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Lacinato	55–75
Radishes	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Cherry Belle	25–35
Turnips	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Purple Top White Globe	30–60
Lettuce	Both	Transplantation	Buttercrunch	45–60
Cabbage	Indoors	Transplantation	Golden Acre	70–90
Swiss Chard	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Bright Lights	50–60
Cauliflower	Indoors	Transplantation	Snowball Y	60–100
Collard Greens	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Georgia Southern	55–75
Garlic	Outdoors	Plant Cloves	Softneck (California Early)	150–210
Shallots	Outdoors	Plant Sets	French Red	90–120
Parsley	Both	Transplantation	Italian Flat Leaf	70–90

You don't have to worry much about carrots, beets, radishes, and turnips. These can grow well in the cold-soil of January.

But nature can be unpredictable sometimes. Check the weather forecast often. If you notice any upcoming extreme cold, you should cover your plants.

Not sure on what temp. you should cover your plants? Don't worry! I have already created something for you: when to cover plants in winter. ( This is also a chart and you will find all the plants we usually grow here )

Broccoli in North Texas — Broccoli from my grandpa's garden

Now, move to the flowering plants.

Flowering Plants

I am a vegetable gardener but that does not mean I ignore flowering plants.

Though companion planting is a very controversial topic, there is no harm in trying this. Planting flowers along with vegetables, will increase the beauty of your garden. You can check my article on best companion plants for a vegetable garden.

Let's check the flowering plants you can plant in January in North Texas.

Plant Name	Plant Indoors/Outdoors/Both	Planting Method	Expected Blooming Time	Fragrance
Pansies	Outdoors	Transplantation	4–6 weeks after planting	Mild, Sweet
Snapdragons	Both	Transplantation	6–8 weeks after planting	Light, Sweet
Sweet Alyssum	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	6 weeks after planting	Strong, Honey-like
Calendula	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	8–10 weeks after planting	Mild, Herbal
Violas	Outdoors	Transplantation	4–6 weeks after planting	Delicate, Sweet
Delphiniums	Indoors	Transplantation	10–12 weeks after planting	None
Sweet Peas	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	12–14 weeks after planting	Intense, Sweet
Dianthus	Outdoors	Transplantation	8–10 weeks after planting	Mild, Spicy
Stock	Both	Transplantation	8–10 weeks after planting	Strong, Spicy
Primrose	Outdoors	Transplantation	8 weeks after planting	None

I did not feel it was important to suggest a variety for the flowering plants. Instead, I added the fragrance column and blooming time.

Sweet Alyssum and Calendula are underrated, but with proper care, they can easily attract your eyes.

Isn't this beautiful?

Delphiniums, Dianthus, and Primrose can be grown as perennials.

Note: Not all the varieties can be grown as perennials here in North Texas.

Do you want to decorate your porch with beautiful plants? I have something for you. Take a look: Best porch plants for North Texas

Herbs - To be planted in January

Herb Name	Plant Indoors/Outdoors/Both	Planting Method	Flavor	Perennial or Annual
Parsley	Both	Direct Seed Sow	Fresh, Mildly Bitter	Biennial (grown as Annual)
Cilantro	Both	Direct Seed Sow	Citrusy, Bold	Annual
Chives	Both	Transplantation	Onion-like	Perennial
Thyme	Both	Transplantation	Earthy, Slightly Minty	Perennial
Oregano	Indoors	Transplantation	Robust, Peppery	Perennial
Rosemary	Indoors	Transplantation	Pine-like, Aromatic	Perennial
Dill	Outdoors	Direct Seed Sow	Fresh, Tangy	Annual
Sage	Both	Transplantation	Earthy, Slightly Peppery	Perennial
Mint	Both	Transplantation	Cool, Sweet	Perennial
Tarragon	Indoors	Transplantation	Licorice-like, Sweet	Perennial

For herbs like oregano, rosemary, and tarragon, I am suggesting to start indoors in January. They are more prone to be affected by cold snaps.

Once you find the weather stabilized, transplant those outdoors.

Tip: Use grow lights for the herbs planted indoors. ( They love lights )

Berries

Berry Name	Plant Indoors/Outdoors/Both	Planting Method	Taste	Perennial or Annual
Blueberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet with a Slightly Tart Kick	Perennial
Strawberry	Both	Transplantation or Direct Seed Sow	Sweet and Juicy	Perennial
Raspberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Tart with a Touch of Sweetness	Perennial
Blackberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet and Slightly Tart	Perennial
Goji Berry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet and Sour	Perennial
Cranberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Tart and Slightly Sweet	Perennial
Mulberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet with Slight Tartness	Perennial
Gooseberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Tart with a Sweet Aftertaste	Perennial
Boysenberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet, Tangy, and Tart	Perennial
Marionberry	Outdoors	Transplantation	Sweet with a Slightly Tart Note	Perennial

Berries love to grow in full sunlight. Choose the planting location wisely.

Avoid planting those in shady areas of your garden.

The below part can be viewed by premium members only to download the charts. (Printable)

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Saruque Ahamed Mollick

Hey, I am Saruque. I am here to guide you build a nice and beautiful garden through my years of experience. I am sharing my personal experiences on gardening through my blogs.

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