A Hopey's Garden guide for backyard and container growers across Jamaica. Welcome to Hopey's Garden Welcome to Hopey's Garden, where we explore the joy of growing fresh foods right here in Jamaica. Whether you're planting in a backyard, hillside plot, or a simple container on your veranda, gardening connects us to the land and to the traditions we cherish. This guide helps you understand how long popular crops take to grow, so you can plan your garden and enjoy harvests all year long. Root Crops & Tubers Crop Time to Harvest Irish Potatoes 4 months Yams (Negro, Yellow, White) 12–15 months Sweet Potatoes 4–5 months Cereals Crop Time to Harvest Corn (Green Corn) 10 weeks Guinea Corn 3 months Legumes Crop Time to Harvest Soya Beans 2–4 months Red ...
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