Pick Your Starter Plants! Choose any single or combo of boxes from either list below.
Starter plants are actual “baby” plants, not seeds. They’re hand grown to a sprout size specifically for the North Texas climate.
Note: For best production in your Grobox we recommend 2 rotations per growing season.
EARLY FALL (Late August - Late September)
NOTE: If early fall (A-C) is purchased in September we recommend a Mid-October second batch of Starter plants to restock box.
Box A – End of Summer Delight
Tomatoes (cherry) x 2
Peppers (Jalapeno) X1
Peppers (Sweet bell) x1
Basil (Genovese) x 2
Box B – Greek Salad
Tomatoes (cherry) x 2
Cucumber (slicing) x1
Cucumber (pickling) x1
Pepper (Sweet Bell) x1
Oregano or Basil x 1
Box C – Salsa Box
Tomatoes (cherry) x2
Peppers (Jalapeno) x 2
Peppers (Serrano) x1
Cilantro x 3
Box D – Herb Box
8 Selected seasonal herbs
MID TO LATE FALL
NOTE: We recommend Mid-Fall Starter packs A-E are best for late fall seasonal packages.
Box A – Full Fall Greens
Bok choi X2
Collards X1
Kale X2
S. Chard X1
Box B – 2 Fancy Fall
Bok Choi
Mustard
Arugula X3
Mesclun Greens X2
Box C – Hearty Fall
Winter Squash X2
S. Chard X2
Kale X2
Box D – Fall Salad
Mesclun Lettuce X 3
Arugula X2
Parsley X1
Cilantro X1
Box E – Green Smoothie
Swiss Chard x2
Collard x2
Kale x2
Box F – Fall Herb
8 Seasonal selected herbs.
How to Care for Various Seed Starter Plants
Collards.
PLANTING: Collards can stand temperatures of 20 degrees F or less in some cases.
LIGHT: Collards grow best in cool weather and need as much sunlight as possible.
SOIL: Collards need a deep soil that is well drained and well prepared.
HARVESTING: To harvest collards, cut small plants at ground level, or remove the lower leaves as the plant grows. Thin the plants gradually until about 18 inches remain between them. Crowding causes the leaves to be smaller and less green.
WATER: Water the plants well each week if it does not rain. check the soil moisture by feeling the soil before applying water. If the soil balls together, it still has enough water; if not, apply water.
CARE: Keep the garden free of weeds because they rob the plants of water and nutrients. Pull the weeds carefully to prevent damage to the collard plant’s roots.
Swiss Chard/Kale Greens.
PLANTING: Most greens are cool-season crops and must be grown in the early spring or fall in Texas. Kale, will withstand temperatures below freezing and can be grown all winter in many areas. Swiss chard is very tolerant of heat and light freezes and can be harvested all year in many areas of Texas.
LIGHT: Greens prefer full sunlight but will tolerate partial shade.
SOIL: Greens grow best in a well-drained soil.
HARVESTING: Harvest the lower leaves of chard and kale. In the fall, harvest individual leaves and plants will continue to grow.
WATER: Water plants thoroughly each week, and do not allow the plants to wilt. Water is needed more often in hot weather and in light soils. When watering, make sure to thoroughly soak the soil. This encourages crop roots to grow deeper into the soil, which helps them withstand dry periods better.
CARE: Keep plants free of weeds, especially when they are small, because weeds use water and nutrients the growing crop needs. Hand pull weeds close to the crop so that hoeing won’t cut vegetable roots and cause plants to wilt. Do not throw away thinned plants, as they make excellent tender greens.
Mesclun/Fancy lettuce.
PLANTING: Mesclun, literally meaning "mixture", is composed of a blend of small or young leaves chosen to complement each other. Lettuce may with stand temperatures of up to 20 degrees F.
LIGHT: Lettuce grow best in full sun to partial shade. Excessive heat can cause plants to bolt to seed or leaves to wilt.
SOIL: Lettuce needs well drained and well-prepared soil.
HARVESTING: Most baby green varieties can be harvested once they are about 3-4" tall. Leaves can be harvested individually at any point with a scissor, snip or by hand. Just be careful to avoid tearing if collecting by hand. The plants can be harvested in their entirety. Using a scissors or garden snip, take greens down to about an inch above the ground. Plants will begin to grow once again, and repeated harvests are possible from a single sowing.
WATER: Greens typically have shallow root systems. Keep soil moist to keep plants growing continuously. Water lightly but consistently, weekly. Do not let soil get dried out.
CARE: Keep the garden free of weeds because they rob the plants of water and nutrients. Pull the weeds carefully to prevent damage to the collard plant’s roots.
Cilantro/Parsley.
PLANTING: Cool-season plants that does best at temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees F. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees F, but if temperatures exceed 85 degrees F it will start to bolt.
LIGHT: These herbs grow best in sunny area and will tolerate partial shade.
SOIL: Herbs grow best in well drained and well-prepared soil.
HARVESTING: Gradually remove a few leaves from the plants as you need them. Don’t remove all the foliage at one time. With proper care, these plants will produce over a long period
WATER: Do not water lightly several times a week, which causes poor root development. Instead, water thoroughly. Water them at ground level and only when the plants need it. An inch or two of water applied once a week is usually enough for most vegetable gardens in Texas.
CARE: Keep the garden free of weeds because they rob the plants of water and nutrients. Pull the weeds carefully to prevent damage to the collard plant’s roots.
Radish.
PLANTING: They are a cool-season crop and do not do well in the hot summer months. require very little room and mature quickly. They are well suited to small gardens, flower beds, and containers.
LIGHT: Radishes can grow in full sun to partial shade.
SOIL: Radishes need loose, well-drained soil to allow the roots to expand easily.
HARVESTING: Harvest radishes when they are young and tender. If left in the ground too long, they get tough, hot tasting, and stringy. To harvest, pull the radishes, cut off the tops and small roots, and put those in a compost pile. Wash the radishes well and place them in plastic bags in the refrigerator. They will keep 2 to 3 weeks.
WATER: Water the plants well weekly if it does not rain.
CARE: Scratch the soil around the plants lightly with a hand tool to keep the soil from crusting. Keep the radishes free of weeds which rob weak root systems of nutrients and moisture.