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South Africa has distinct planting seasons by province. Use this guide to know exactly what to plant and when in your region.
South Africa's summer rainfall regions (including Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West) are in peak planting season. This is the time to plant maize, soybeans, sorghum, sweet potatoes, and most warm-weather vegetables.
As summer heat eases, it's the ideal time to plant cool-season crops and prepare soils. Western Cape's winter-rainfall region begins its most productive period in autumn. Focus shifts to brassicas, root vegetables, and winter grains.
Winter in South Africa's summer-rainfall regions is dry and cool, ideal for certain vegetables, winter grains, and livestock management. The Western Cape is in full swing with wheat and wine grape production. Focus on frost-hardy crops and soil preparation for spring planting.
Spring is the most useful farming season in South Africa, the last frosts are passing, soil is warming, and the rains are beginning in summer-rainfall areas. This is the time to prepare seedbeds, plant early maize, and start vegetable transplants. Energy and planning in spring determines your whole season.
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