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Seasonal guide
Africa / Guinea-Bissau / Cacheu

What to plant in Cacheu in October

October in Cacheu marks the transition from the peak rainy season toward drier conditions, with average temperatures around 27.3°C. This period allows gardeners to capitalize on residual soil moisture to establish vegetable crops before the onset of the drier, hotter months.

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Sowing

Recommended sowing

8 options
  • Okra

    Okra

    Direct sow in well-drained soil.

  • Amaranth

    Amaranth

    Fast growing, harvest leaves regularly.

  • Sweet Potato

    Sweet Potato

    Requires loose, mounded soil.

  • Cowpeas

    Excellent for soil health.

  • Cucumber

    Cucumber

    Provide trellis for climbing.

  • Eggplant

    Eggplant

    Sow in tray; transplant after 4-6 weeks.

  • Pepper

    Pepper

    Start indoors to protect from heavy rains.

  • Tomato

    Tomato

    Keep seedlings protected until established.

Seedlings

Seedlings

2 options
  • Chili Pepper

    Chili Pepper

    Transplant when seedlings have 4-6 leaves.

  • Papaya

    Papaya

    Ensure excellent drainage.

Tasks

Monthly tasks

Monitor for fungal issues due to the remaining 136.7mm of rain. Improve drainage in beds and mulch around plants to prepare for the upcoming dry season.