Veggies To Grow During Rainy Season
When you have a vegetable garden, it is important to know which tropical vegetable seeds to buy that can withstand Malaysia's high temperatures and humidity.
Tropical weather can either be wonderful for vegetable cultivation or create problems with diseases and pests. It will all depend on the variety of seeds you buy; there are some more adaptable vegetables for rainy seasons that are better to grow.
It is that time of the year again when the heat of the summer months is fading away for the entrance of the monsoon clouds. Here is a list of the best tropical vegetables to grow from seeds in the monsoon or rainy season.
In Malaysia, the best way to get your vegetable seeds is online, so get ready and let’s begin!
1. Cucumber
A great option that is easy to grow and is very productive. The best way to plant them is in a section of your vegetable garden that receives full sun. Cucumber grows better in evenly, moist, fertile soil.
For your cucumbers to grow, all you need is to provide good soil, plenty of moisture and full sun. It seems they were made for Malaysian conditions.
2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes will grow in the tropics but it is better to plant them during the dry season. Choose a variety like cherry tomatoes as they will last as long as possible because they are heat tolerant.
3. Okra
Okra also known as bhindi is a popular vegetable that is widely used in gumbos and soups. It is grown for its long, pointed seed pods.
For your information, okra is from the same family as cotton, hollyhocks, and hibiscus. There are several varieties with colourful stems and leaves that will make your vegetable garden attractive.
4. Amaranth
Amaranth is a nutritious leafy vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, carotenoids, calcium, antioxidants, and Vitamin C, plus they are high in protein.
It is perfect to plant them in the tropics as they can grow during both wet and dry seasons. During the dry season, you have to make sure to have a good irrigation system since the rate of transpiration by the leaves is high.
5. Sem Phali
Sem Phali is another vegetable that you can grow for its edible seeds or beans. Choose a location in your vegetable garden that has full sun to partial shade. They will grow better in well-drained soil that is loamy and sandy.
6. Chilli Peppers
You can buy chilli peppers seeds online and start growing them indoors for eight to twelve weeks before transferring them outside. The best way to grow them is by keeping the soil moist but not overwater and keeping them warm in a sunny place as they love the sun.
7. Carrots
With so many vegetable seeds that you can buy online, carrots are a great option as they can grow all year round and they are so simple. All you need to do is sow carrot seeds routinely for a year-round crop.
You can grow carrots in beds or containers, and if you don’t have enough space you can use window boxes. They are the perfect option for any size of the vegetable garden.
8. Eggplants
Eggplant or Terung Telunjuk in Malaysia is another fertile seed that you can easily grow. For the seeds to be fertile, they need well-drained organic soil. It is key to keep the soil moist to promote maximum growth.
Don’t forget to begin to harvest as soon as the first fruit reaches a desirable size.
Vegetable Gardening Tips and Hacks for Beginners
When you grow vegetable seeds in the tropics, you need to consider insects. Insects will be in every garden and there will be plenty of them, especially during the rainy season. So be careful they don’t become a plague to the garden.
It is better to use well-drained rich organic soil. It is important to water and feeds regularly, especially while plants are growing and don’t forget to use a fertilizer.
Remember the key to growing healthy vegetables in the tropics is to work with the natural temperatures and humidity of a tropical climate rather than against it.
Finally, don’t forget that in Malaysia the best way to buy tropical vegetable seeds is online as it is easier and more convenient.
