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Grow with the weather, not against it
Live conditions for your parish, what they mean for your tower, the growing year month by month, and farming news from across Jamaica.
Weather & climate
Checking the weather…
Growing tips
Growing tips from Hydroleaf are coming soon.
Jamaica's growing year
Jan
DryCooler nights: a great time for lettuce and leafy greens.
Feb
DryTop up reservoirs more often as it dries out.
Mar
DryHeat builds: check water levels and pH weekly.
Apr
DryStart seedlings ahead of the May rains.
May
RainyFirst rains: keep reservoirs covered so rainwater doesn't dilute nutrients.
Jun
RainyHurricane season begins: plan where towers go in a storm.
Jul
HotHottest stretch: shade leafy greens in the afternoon.
Aug
HotHeat-lovers like peppers and cucumbers thrive now.
Sep
RainyPeak hurricane risk: secure towers and have a storm plan.
Oct
RainyHeavy rain: watch humidity for leaf disease.
Nov
RainyThis month
Hurricane season ends on the 30th. Plant for cooler months.
Dec
DryCooler, drier air: leafy greens grow sweet and crisp.
Agri news
- Food For The Poor Jamaica marks one year of Hurricane Melissa recoveryThe Gleaner · 3 Nov
- Minister Green Commissions Amity Hall/Bridge Pen Irrigation System, Launches Agro-ParkJIS · 31 Oct
- Agriculture Minister Commends Farmers’ Post-Hurricane Melissa ResilienceJIS · 30 Oct
- Director General of IICA Calls for Regional Seed System to Be EstablishedJIS · 30 Oct
- Banana Festival Showcases Strong Community Spirit in Port MorantJIS · 30 Oct
- JAS Launches 2026 National ‘Eat Jamaican’ Month CampaignJIS · 29 Oct
- Amity Hall/Bridge Pen Irrigation System to Be Launched Oct. 29JIS · 29 Oct
- NIC to Relocate Some Services from New Forest to Essex Valley in LititzJIS · 28 Oct
Headlines link to the original publishers: JIS, The Gleaner and the Jamaica Observer.
Community updates
News and updates from Hydroleaf will appear here.