What To Plant In Winter South Africa

November 16, 2024 Post a Comment

What to plant in winter south africa

The best vegetables to grow in Winter in South Africa

Green onions. In case you are wondering about what vegetables to plant in winter in South Africa, why not start with onions.
Garlic. Garlic is one of the easiest to plant winter vegetables. ...
Peas. ...
Spring onions. ...
Perpetual spinach.

What should I start planting in the winter?

5 Super Early Vegetables to Start in Winter

Pea Shoots. Peas can germinate at temperatures as low as 39 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius), which makes them an excellent starting point.
Salad Leaves. ...
Cabbages. ...
Spinach. ...
Green Onions (or Scallions) ...
Cold Protection. ...
Protection Against Pests.

What can I plant in December in South Africa?

Sow vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, chillies, peppers, dwarf beans, eggplant, beetroot, kohlrabi, lettuce, runner beans, parsnip, radish, sweetcorn, tomato, pumpkin, baby marrows and melons.

What vegetables grow in Cape Town in winter?

Sow veggies such as beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, endives, leeks, onions, parsnips, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips in preparation for hearty winter broths. Plant leafy herbs such as basil, chicory, chives, dill, parsley, rocket and sorrel.

What flowers to plant in December in South Africa?

Plant all its favourites like celosias, cleomes, bedding dahlias, impatiens, lobelias, marigolds and vincas. Also fill dull corners with long-lasting summer colour – use gauras, day lilies, shasta daisies, salvias, cannas and alstroemerias.

What do you plant in January in South Africa?

Start sowing cool season crops like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts into seedling trays this month and keep in a cool place. You can still plant or sow beetroot, carrots, parsley, radish, spring onions, Swiss chard, leeks, turnips, and heat tolerant lettuce.

What can I plant in November in South Africa?

All pumpkin types are sown in November, but you can also sow seeds of French beans, climbing beans, mealies, sweetcorn, cucumbers, and melons in situ. Plant seedlings of sweet peppers, chillies and tomatoes and remember to do follow-up planting of favourite cooking herbs such as sweet basil, coriander and parsley.

What seeds can be planted in winter in South Africa?

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, oriental cabbages, cauliflower, celery, broad beans, lettuce, peas, Swiss chard, kale, true spinach, mustard, endives, mizuna and Asian greens like pak choi and tatsoi also do best in the colder months.

What fruits grow in winter in South Africa?

WINTER. Fruit: Apples, avocados, dates, grapefruit, kumquats, lemons, limes, melon, naartjies, oranges, pawpaws or papayas, pears, pineapples, tomatoes.

Do tomatoes grow in winter in South Africa?

The wide variation in climate in South Africa allows year-round, open-field planting and production of good quality fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes are always in production somewhere in the country. Tomatoes are known to be a warm season crop. It can survive some cold but is not tolerant to very low temperatures.

What can I plant in Cape Town in December?

December

Beans (Bush)
Beans (Climbing)
Broccoli.
Cabbage.
Cauliflower.
Corn.
Cucumber.
Lettuce.

What can I plant in Cape Town in January?

January

Sow or plant herbs such as basil, dill, nasturtiums and parsley in well-draining soil in containers.
Plant heat-tolerant annuals like alyssum, celosia, marigolds, petunias, portulaca, red salvias, sunflowers and zinnias.
Sow summer vegetables such as microgreens, celery, parsley and leeks.

What flowers can grow in winter in South Africa?

Top 6 Winter Flowers in South Africa

Gladioulus. This genus contains approximately 260 species, most of which are to be found in sub-Saharan African and South Africa.
Antirrhinum. ...
Rhododendron. ...
Protea. ...
Strelitzia. ...
Rose. ...
Lobelia.

What flowers to plant in January in South Africa?

Gauteng. Start sowing cool-season annuals and biannuals for winter and spring colour. Try larkspurs, foxgloves, aquilegias, delphiniums, pansies and Primula malacoides in seed trays, as they take time to mature into strong seedlings to plant out. Pull out the old flowering stems of Inca lilies with a firm tug.

Which flowers bloom in winter in South Africa?

Azaleas	Phlox
Daisies	Roses
Gladiolus	Snapdragons
Pansies	Strelitzias
Primulas	Tulips

What herbs can I plant in winter in South Africa?

5 herbs you can grow in winter

Take a look at some of the herbs you can plant. Parsley.
Basil. Like parsley, basil is one of the most popular herbs in the world. ...
Thyme is also an excellent anti-oxidant and tonic, supporting the body's normal functions, building the immune system and countering the effects of ageing. ...
Mint.

What can I plant in February in South Africa?

Try sweet peppers, chillies, eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, baby marrows, Swiss chard, green beans and cabbage. In the cooler regions continue sowing winter vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and kohlrabi into seedling trays, for planting out in early autumn.

What can I plant now in South Africa?

Sow spinach, kale and carrots at the start of Spring and they'll be ready to harvest in Summer. Honeydew is best planted in late spring, when the soil is warmer, and cucumbers should be planted roughly 2 weeks after the last frost to ensure you are enjoying fresh, homegrown cucumbers all summer long.

What can I plant in South Africa in October?

The main crops to grow in autumn are leafy greens (lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard), root crops (carrots, beetroot and radishes) and the brassica big four – broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale.

What plants grow in autumn South Africa?

Flowers: African daisies, Alyssum, Snapdragons, Bellis perennis, Calendula, Chrysanthemum paludosum, Dianthus, Bokbaai Vygies, Hollyhocks, Pansies, Poppies, Primulas, Stocks, Violas and the fragrant favourite, Sweet peas.