Monday, December 19, 2011

TRY VEGETABLES THAT DO WELL IN UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER

Despite the much rain that has been raining in most parts of Kenya and the world at large leading to floods that has led to loss of life, some parts are still experiencing reduced or no rainfall at all. 

This has prompted me to identify alternative vegetables that can withstand harsh climatic conditions.
Vegetables like Amaranthus take a short while to mature making it appropriate to parts with minimal rainfall. 
Amaranthus, a type of local vegetable

They are very rich in nutrients hence good for nutritional purposes.

Another good crop is the pumpkin which has double benefit. Its leaves can be used as vegetable and the pumpkin itself cam be cooked for food.

Pumpkin plant
The pumpkin can also withstand minimal rainfall as well as do well in much rain. The advantage of the pumpkin is that it is a crawling plant and can spread as far as you could wish it to making it possible to yield more and more.

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