Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) | Sow seed |
Cucumber | Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed |
Okra (also Ladyfinger, gumbo) | Sow seed |
Sweet Potato (also Kumara) | Plant crowns |
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