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Seasonal guide
Amérique du Sud / Colombie / Bolívar

What to plant in Bolívar in May

May in Bolívar, Colombia, is characterized by high humidity and significant rainfall, marking the peak of the first wet season. Gardeners should focus on crops tolerant of high moisture levels and warm, tropical conditions to ensure successful establishment during this period of high precipitation.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

6 options
  • Okra

    Okra

    Direct sow in well-draining soil to avoid waterlogging.

  • Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potato

    Plant in raised beds to manage high rainfall.

  • Amaranth

    Sow in areas with good airflow.

  • Yardlong Bean

    Provide trellis support to keep pods off wet ground.

  • Papaya

    Papaya

    Sow in protected seedbed to prevent seedling damage from heavy rains.

  • Eggplant

    Eggplant

    Sow in protected seedbed; transplant only when soil is stable.

Seedlings

Seedlings

2 options
  • Tomato

    Tomato

    Transplant only into well-drained, mounded soil.

  • Hot Pepper

    Ensure deep planting to stabilize against heavy rain.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Monitor for fungal diseases due to constant rain; ensure optimal drainage; stake tall plants to prevent lodging from wind and rain; remove weeds frequently as they grow rapidly in wet conditions.