• A bounty of fresh vegetables.vegetable medley image by Liz Van Steenburgh from Fotolia.com
  
  The San Antonio climate is perfect for growing heat-loving vegetables. Almost all vegetable plants require at least six to eight hours of sunlight a day, and San Antonio provides this much-needed element in abundance. Plus, because the Texas winters are mild, many gardeners can reap vegetable harvests all year long.
  
  

Tomatoes

• An assortment of multi-colored tomatoes.tomatoes image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com
  
  Tomatoes are a common and much-loved garden addition. With their preference for heat and sun, they thrive for San Antonio growers. Sow them from seed and transplant them into the garden, or buy seedlings at local nurseries. This "fruit" needs hot, full sun during the days and well-drained soil. Hundreds of varieties of tomatoes are available, from small cherry tomatoes to extra-large beefsteak varieties, and San Antonio provides a perfect climate for all of them.
  
  

Eggplant

• A deep purple crop of eggplants.eggplant image by TMLP from Fotolia.com
  
  Eggplant requires bright, full sun and well-drained soil. In the hot Texas summer, water eggplants when the top soil layer is dry, which can be as much as twice a day. Eggplants come in many varieties, from the classic, oval-shaped globes of deep purple, to the smooth, white varieties.
  
  

Potato

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  Potatoes are very easy-to-grow, low-maintenance vegetables with an excellent taste. Potato plants love the heat of the full sun and well-drained soil. Many different varieties grow very well in the climate of San Antonio. from the purple-skinned variety to the oblong sweet potato.
  
  

Peppers

• A bushel of purple and white bell peppers.peppers image by cherie from Fotolia.com
  
  Gardeners in San Antonio love their peppers. With the ease of growing these hot beauties, many vegetable gardens in Texas feature them. Pepper plants love hot, bright sun and well-draining soil to thrive. With so many varieties-- from colorful, sweet bell peppers to hot jalapenos--Texas serves up the perfect climate for optimum growth.