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Spring, Texas 77388
3217 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77388
Tomball, Texas 77377
21110 Bauer Hockley Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
Waller, Texas 77484
21104 Binford Rd, Waller, TX 77484
Houston's subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers averaging 94°F and mild winters around 45°F. The Gulf Coast's clay and sandy loam soils retain moisture well, crucial for the long growing season from February through November. With 204 sunny days and 50 inches of annual rainfall, the area supports diverse crops despite summer heat.
Before oil, Houston was cotton country, with rice farms in the coastal prairies and cattle ranches inland. The area pioneered commercial strawberry growing in Texas during the 1940s. Modern Houston farms blend Texas traditions with crops from the city's international communities, including Vietnamese herbs and Mexican vegetables.
Strawberry season starts incredibly early in late February when the Houston Rodeo begins. Summer brings watermelons, cantaloupes, and okra that love the heat. Pecans ripen in October and November, while citrus from the Rio Grande Valley arrives for the holidays. Many farms grow heat-loving crops like sweet potatoes and field peas that thrive in the humid conditions.
Farms spread across Brazos County (1 hour via US-290), Montgomery County (45 minutes via I-45), and Fort Bend County (30 minutes via US-59). Morning visits beat the afternoon heat and humidity, especially June through September. Hurricane season (June-November) can affect farm schedules. Traffic on Houston's loop highways is lighter on weekend mornings. Many farms have covered areas for shade and sell local honey and preserves.
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