The monsoon season is the best time to sit back and enjoy the fresh smell of petrichor along with drizzling water that gives a soothing effect to the body and mind of the people after the scorching hot summer days.
Mother nature showers freshness not only on us but also on plants. The plants grow abundantly and look greener than ever, and the rainwater uses its superpowers to yield advantages to a plant that tap water cannot.
Monsoon season is just around the corner, and we all know that the monsoon season is the season of vegetables. So all the gardeners are looking forward to planting new varieties of plants this season.
But are you wondering which vegetable you should grow this rainy season? We all do the mistake of sowing the wrong seeds at the wrong time. Different plants require different environments to thrive including, temperature level, humidity, and soil PH level. All the discussed factors play an important role in the growth of the plants.
In the monsoon season, seedlings might require special care to cope up with the high humidity. Monsoon experiences extreme fluctuation in temperature that can be detrimental to the plants that you are planning to grow. Therefore, it is important to know the vegetables you should grow in the rainy season.
Here in this article, we are going to discuss the best 5 vegetables to grow in the monsoon season so that we will have an idea of which plants you should grow on monsoon and which you should not.
Best 5 vegetables to grow in the monsoon season
Lettuce
A kitchen always would do well with the addition of some lettuce crops and it adds cherry to the cake if the lettuce is from your own garden. There is a range of different varieties of lettuce that you can grow on monsoon that including Bronze Mignonette and Red Romaine.
So It is always a good idea to grow lettuce in raised beds or in the garden to facilitate drainage and promote soil aeration as the soil is loosely compacted into mounds.
Lettuce does well in the monsoon with the regular application of fertilizer and daily indirect sunshine to grow thick and healthy. With a little care and maintenance, the Lettuce and Leafy Plant Food can promote lush and rapid growth with large leaves and dense heads.
Being an aforementioned crop, lettuce enjoys well-draining, rich soil and thrives to grow in the rainy season.
Sweet peppers
Sweet pepper is one of such vegetables that you can grow in monsoon. With a lot of varieties of sweet peppers such as Cubanelle, California Wonder 300, Purple Beauty, and Hungarian Sweet Wax, a gardener may be tempted to try quite a few different types of this veggie.
Sweet peppers are one greatest addition to one’s kitchen monsoon garden and are not very difficult to grow. It takes very less time to grow and you can start harvesting your sweet peppers approximately 90 days after planting.
As the sweet peppers enjoy a good drink of water, it thrives to grow in the monsoon. However, these plants don’t like ‘wet feet’ and soggy soil. So while planting, make sure your soil is well-drained to drain the rainwater..For in-ground planting, you can also make your soil into mounded rows for making sure that the water drains away from their roots thoroughly.
These peppers will also flourish and produce a great fruit with a good, balanced fertilizer that has a high phosphorous content that stimulates root growth for quick results.
Cucumber
The cucumber is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance vegetable that loves water and the sun. Cucumbers grow in a snap when they receive constant watering and warmth. It also can easily thrive in a small space because of its climbing abilities. Cucumbers are the perfect vegetables for you, for your salads, and used as a great filling for your sandwiches.
When you are growing cucumbers, make sure to pick a spot that receives an ample amount of sunlight. Cucumbers grow well in soil that is moist and well-drained. So plant the cucumber in well-draining, and moist soil.
If you are planting cucumber seeds, always plant the cucumber seeds about 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart in a row. If you have limited space in your garden or you want to grow cucumber vines then support it with a trellis.
Trellising your cucumber plant will also protect the fruit from being damaged by lying on the moist ground. The ideal temperature for cucumbers to thrive to grow is 16-32° C.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are among those crops that are easy to grow. Tomatoes are versatile in every kitchen and there’s nothing better than homegrown juicy tomatoes that add taste to each and every dish. The ideal time to grow tomatoes is during the monsoon season which is from June -Aug. Tomatoes are sun lovers that grow in heavy water but they need well-drained soil to thrive.
Tomatoes are a rich source of a lot of vitamins, especially vitamin C, that helps to increase your immunity. There are many different types of tomatoes you can plant during monsoon ranging from Roma and Calypso tomatoes to large Beefsteak varieties.
Although tomatoes don’t require any fertilizer to grow, however providing a regular fertilization schedule will help to grow this fruit abundantly. While selecting a fertilizer, always avoid any that contain a high nitrogen content, because fertilizer with high nitrogens will cause the plant to produce an overabundance of foliage and growth but very little fruit production.
Okra
Okra or lady finger is an easy-to-grow plant that is rich in vitamin A and low in calories. Apart from being a tasty veggie, it is also a great addition to your diet and also looks lovely throughout the growing season due to its beautiful flowers. So okra is a must-added vegetable to your monsoon vegetable garden.
Okra prefers full sun to grow, so choose a sunny spot before planting your okra seeds. Plant the seeds about ½ to 1 inch deep and 12-18 inches apart in a row to facilitate the growth. It is also recommended to soak your okra seeds overnight in lukewarm water to speed up the process of germination.
The plants need to be well-watered throughout the growing period. So it is necessary to grow this vegetable in monsoon. It takes very less time to grow and the first harvest will be ready after 2 months of planting the seeds.
Harvest the okra when it is about 2 to 3 inches tall. Pick these fresh lady fingers and enjoy them raw, pickled, or stir-fried.
Conclusion
Now that you have read this article so far, it is the perfect time to add some veggies to your garden as well as to your kitchen this monsoon.
So what are you waiting for?
Choose your favorite veggies from our list of 5 top monsoon vegetables that can make your garden green and also add taste and health to your kitchen.
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