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Afrique / Mozambique / Maputo City

What to plant in Maputo City in May

May in Maputo marks the transition into the cooler, drier autumn season, with average temperatures around 21.4°C. This favorable climate allows for the successful cultivation of a wide variety of cool-season vegetables as rainfall begins to decrease.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

8 options
  • Carrot

    Carrot

    Direct sow in well-drained soil.

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    Sow directly in rows.

  • Radish

    Radish

    Sow directly; harvest within 30 days.

  • Lettuce

    Lettuce

    Sow in shallow furrows.

  • Onion

    Onion

    Sow in seedbeds for later transplanting.

  • Beetroot

    Beetroot

    Direct sow in loose soil.

  • Cabbage

    Cabbage

    Sow in protected seedbed.

  • Green Beans

    Green Beans

    Direct sow in warm soil.

Seedlings

Seedlings

2 options
  • Kale

    Kale

    Transplant established seedlings.

  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Transplant when 4-6 leaves are present.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Monitor for pests as the dry season begins. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Ensure seedlings are protected from strong winds.