Whether you're growing tomatoes on the back porch or planting a full kitchen garden, we carry the edible plants that perform best in the Houston area. Our selection includes seasonal vegetables, culinary herbs, citrus, berries, and fruiting shrubs — all chosen for our heat, humidity, and clay soil. Stop in to see what's fresh and ready to plant this season.
Pineapple Pear — tree, 15–20' tall. Chill hours: 150–200. Ripens August. Large golden-yellow fruit, crisp flesh with sweet pineapple flavor. Fire blight resistant. Self-fertile; heavier crops with a pollinator. Deep South proven. Zones 5–9.
$49.00
Shinko Asian Pear: Mid-size tree, 12–15' tall & wide. Chill hours: 300–450. Ripens Aug–Sept. Crisp, juicy golden-brown fruit with rich, sweet flavor. Fire blight resistant. Cross-pollination recommended. Zones 5–9.
$49.00
Fuyu Persimmon (15-20ft) is a top-tier Houston choice. Low maintenance, pest-free, and self-fertile with stunning red-orange fall color. Enjoy medium, flat-bottomed fruit that is crisp and honey-sweet like an apple. Non-astringent. Only 200 chill hours.
$49.95
Garnet Sash Pomegranate: Compact shrub/tree, slightly dwarfed. Chill hours: 150–200. Ripens Aug–Sept. Large, dark red fruit with deep-red, sweet-tart arils. Heavy producer. Responds well to pruning. Self-fertile. Drought tolerant. Zones 7–10.
$29.95
'Parfianka' Pomegranate (10-12ft) is a top-rated variety for Houston. This heavy producer features large, red fruit with small, soft seeds and a complex, wine-like sweet-tart flavor. High-scoring in taste tests and self-fertile. Needs 100-200 chill hours.
$29.95
Salavatski Pomegranate — shrub/tree, 8–10' tall & wide. Chill hours: 150–300. Ripens Oct–Nov. Large orange-red fruit with deep red, sweet-tart arils and crunchy edible seeds. Exceptionally cold hardy — survives single digits. Showy orange-red blooms. Self
$29.95
The 'Sweet' Pomegranate is a heavy-fruiting 3-gallon variety needing only 100-200 chill hours. It produces large fruit with lighter-colored skin and exceptionally sweet, juicy arils with softer seeds. A heat-loving, drought-tolerant staple for Willis.
$29.95