What to plant in August in Egypt
4 vegetables, fruits and herbs to sow or plant in August in Egypt, for the climate around Cairo area, Egypt.
Climate: Hot, almost rainless desert climate with mild winters (coldest nights around 6 to 8 °C in winter), very hot summers (up to 42 °C) and virtually no rain from May to October, so irrigation is essential.
Vegetables
Tomato Solanum lycopersicum
Sun and warmth suit it, and transplants from late summer or February ripen before the peak heat.
Harvest: 60–90 daysModerateIn potsCare guide →
Sweet pepper Capsicum annuum
Warm days and a sunny spot give good fruit, especially from transplants set out in spring or early autumn.
Harvest: 70–90 daysModerateIn potsCare guide →
Zucchini Cucurbita pepo
Prolific under heat and sun, provided it gets regular watering.
Harvest: 45–60 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →
Cucumber Cucumis sativus
Warm conditions and steady irrigation give a heavy harvest of crisp fruit.
Harvest: 50–65 daysEasyIn potsCare guide →