Best Crops to Grow in Dry Season
Dry season farming no be big wahala if you sabi di right crops wey go survive under dry conditions and plenty sun. Here be some tips on how you fit make the best choice for crops wey go yield well.
1. Choose Drought-Resistant Crops
Plants like millet, sorghum, cassava, and tomatoes sabi survive well for dry season farming. Dem dey drought-resistant and no go require too much water. You fit learn more on how to select di best crops for this season on our site Npower Farmers.
2. Prepare Soil for Water Retention
Di kind soil wey hold water well go help reduce water loss during dry season. You fit add organic matter like compost to help your soil hold onto water better. For more info, check out our post on soil management.
3. Use Mulching Techniques
Mulching go help keep your soil cool and reduce water evaporation. Try dey cover di soil with straw or dry leaves to help trap di moisture.
4. Apply Drip Irrigation
Instead of wasting water, drip irrigation go allow small-small water reach di root of each crop wey go help dem grow without stress. If you wan learn more on water-saving practices, join our community on Facebook and Telegram for full gist.
5. Try Fast-Growing Crops
Dry season no dey too long, so you fit go for crops like okra, spinach, or leafy greens wey no dey take time to mature. Fast-growing crops go still give you good harvest without too much water demand.
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