Top 3 Humidity Tolerant Plants

Spending countless hours watering and nurturing crops during a hot and humid summertime day is certainly not what an average gardener has in mind. In light of that knowledge, I would always advise you to think twice before deciding which plant to grow in tropical, hot and humid areas. For instance, most Mediterranean plants including tomatoes stress if you grow them where it’s too hot or too humid. If plants stress, they attract bugs.

Did you know that insects and pests can smell stress? And although getting rid of pests is a significant topic, in this post I would like to focus on top 3 humidity tolerant plants by my choice. So, the winners of golden, silver and bronze plant medals in a competition for growing plants in hot and humid conditions are….. 

Cherry Tomato

Even though most tomatoes will grow well in hot conditions, do try to look for heat tolerant varieties that can last as long as possible. When it comes to tomatoes, you won’t make a mistake if you choose cherry tomatoes. They are much harder than the larger varieties. What I like most about cherry tomatoes is their distinctive, delicious flavour. For me they are like small, tasty bombs of flavour. 

Asparagus

Another gorgeous, healthy perennial I adore is asparagus. Asparagus is mainly used for cooking, frying and marinating. It has very few calories, but keeps richness in essential nutrients. Did you know that 2,000 years ago ancient Egyptians cultivated asparagus for medicinal reasons? In addition, at the time of pharaohs in Egypt asparagus was so revered that it was often used as an important ingredient in sacred spiritual rituals.

Eggplant

This charming plant has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia since prehistory. Eggplant is ideal for growing in hot, humid conditions. It is known as a heavy feeder, which is why side-dressing with quality compost once or twice a month is highly recommendable. It is a very delicious plant, best for fresh consumptions, soups and salads. Maybe you didn’t you know that China is the largest producer of eggplants, with over 50% of the world’s production.

Have a question about humidity tolerant plants? I’m here to help you get your answer!