Growing European Seeds in Rwanda: Crop Timing and Identification

In Rwanda's dry season, European seeds face heat stress. Carrots grow underground; pumpkins vine above ground. Maturity timelines:

• Carrots: 70–80 days (near ready at 3 months).
• Pumpkins: 90–120 days (autumn harvest).
• Tomatoes/peppers: 4 months, then continuous.
• Watermelons: 90–100 days.
• Broccoli: should be heading now.

Dry Season Care

• Mulch heavily; water early/late.
• Shade cloth for cool-season crops.
• Harvest broccoli promptly.