Summer here can reach 50°C, then autumn gradually cools. By December and January, days are around 20°C and nights near 10°C, though a cold snap can bring temperatures below freezing. I’m considering carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes, and chilli peppers. What’s likely to do well in a small garden?
What would you grow through a hot-climate winter?
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For the cooler months, I’d start with radishes, carrots, and leafy crops such as lettuce, spinach, or kale. Radishes are quick, while carrots take longer but can stay in the ground until you need them. Sow carrots thinly, since crowded seedlings are a common headache.
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Your autumn sounds warm enough to try tomatoes and chillies early in the season, but they may slow down as nights cool toward 10°C. They’re less dependable as winter crops than roots and greens. A compact variety and a sunny, sheltered spot could make a small trial worthwhile.
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I’d use the local planting calendar as a starting point rather than relying on broad climate-zone advice. Your autumn heat and possible January frost make the timing unusual. Try a few small sowings of radishes and carrots, and check which varieties are recommended locally for your cooler season.
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