Top 6 Drought-Resistant Vegetables

Published Sep 24, 2023

Some tomato cultivars, such as "Roma" or "Sun Gold," exhibit greater resistance to drought conditions than others. Effective mulching and soil preparation techniques can improve their capacity to retain water.

Both bell and chilli peppers generally exhibit good dryness tolerance, requiring less water for growth. However, they may still necessitate occasional irrigation during extended drought periods.

Equipped with robust, thick leaves that are a natural adaptation to reduce water loss through transpiration. This unique feature makes eggplants particularly well-suited for cultivation.

Zucchini and other Summer Squash are well-suited for growth in warm and arid climates and optimising spacing and soil amendments. It can enhance their resilience to lower water availability.

While cucumbers usually require consistent moisture, drought-resistant varieties like "Lemon" cucumbers exist. Mulching and strategic watering aid their growth in dry spells.

Okra thrives in hot, arid environments thanks to its deep taproots, which enable it to access water from deeper soil layers. It is also known as Bhindi in various parts of India

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