What to plant this week in Honolulu, HI

• Utilize the constant humidity by providing afternoon shade netting to prevent leaf scorch on newly transplanted Malabar Spinach during midday sun.
• Monitor soil moisture closely as Honolulu's volcanic clay retains water well but drains slowly, reducing irrigation frequency for Okra beds compared to sandy soils.
• Take advantage of the year-round warm temps to start seedlings indoors now for a fall harvest that will mature just before the wet season hits in late winter.

No direct sowing windows open this week.

Nothing is due to go out this week.

• Malabar Spinach
• Okra

• Mulch heavily around vegetable beds to retain moisture and suppress weeds in this consistently warm climate.
• Practice succession sowing for heat-loving crops like beans or squash to ensure a continuous supply throughout the summer.
• Prune back any leggy okra plants to encourage bushier growth and higher fruit production.

• Spider mites are becoming active on leafy greens due to the recent dry spell and high temperatures, requiring early intervention with water sprays.
• Scale insects may appear on Okra stems as heat stress weakens plant defenses against these sap-sucking pests.
• Watch for fruit flies around ripe Okra pods which can attract secondary infestations if left unharvested.

Water deeply and frequently during the day to keep soil consistently moist but avoid wetting the foliage to prevent disease.