Site & Season
Tomato performs best in full sun with well-drained soil during the warmer months of the growing calendar.
Tomato
Warm-season, high-value crop grown widely across Nepal for both fresh market and processing.
Read Guide ↓
Knowledge Center
Crop-by-Crop Growing Guidance
Every crop has its own rhythm — the right season, the right spacing, the right kind of care. These guides bring together practical, field-tested points for each of TSC's main vegetable crops, drawn from years of working alongside Nepal's growers.
Use the cards below to jump straight to a crop, or scroll through all seven for a fuller picture before you plant.
Talk to Our Team ↗Guides
Choose a Crop to Get Started
Seven crop guides, each covering the growing basics from planting through to harvest.
Cucumber
Fast-growing, warm-season vine crop suited to both open-field and support-trained cultivation.
Read Guide ↓
Pepper
Warm-season crop grown for fresh, dried and processed use, with a longer cultivation window than most vegetables.
Read Guide ↓.jpeg)
Cabbage
A dependable cool-season crop grown widely across the mid-hills and plains of Nepal.
Read Guide ↓
Cauliflower
A cool-season crop valued for its curd quality, which depends closely on steady growing conditions.
Read Guide ↓.jpeg)
Radish
A fast-maturing root crop well suited to quick succession planting and short-season rotations.
Read Guide ↓
Other Crops
TSC's wider vegetable seed portfolio, covering additional crops beyond our core categories.
Read Guide ↓Crop Guide
Tomato Growing Guide
Warm-season, high-value crop grown widely across Nepal for both fresh market and processing.
Spacing & Sowing
Raise seedlings in a nursery or sow directly, then transplant at a spacing that allows airflow and reduces disease pressure.
Care & Nutrition
Consistent watering, balanced fertilization and staking support steady growth and healthy fruit development.
Harvest
Harvest fruit once it reaches full color and firmness for the intended market or table use.
Crop Guide
Cucumber Growing Guide
Fast-growing, warm-season vine crop suited to both open-field and support-trained cultivation.
Site & Season
Cucumber is a warm-season crop that grows best with full sun and consistent soil moisture.
Spacing & Sowing
Allow room for vines to spread, or use trellis support to save space and improve airflow around the fruit.
Care & Nutrition
Even watering helps prevent bitterness, while regular feeding supports continued fruiting through the season.
Harvest
Pick fruit while still tender; regular harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing.
Crop Guide
Pepper Growing Guide
Warm-season crop grown for fresh, dried and processed use, with a longer cultivation window than most vegetables.
Site & Season
Pepper prefers warm, settled conditions and a longer growing window from transplant through to harvest.
Spacing & Sowing
Space plants to allow good branching and airflow around developing fruit, reducing disease risk.
Care & Nutrition
Steady moisture and balanced fertility support strong fruit set and help reduce blossom drop.
Harvest
Harvest at the color and maturity stage suited to the intended market, whether fresh or processed.
Crop Guide
Cabbage Growing Guide
A dependable cool-season crop grown widely across the mid-hills and plains of Nepal.
Site & Season
Cabbage is a cool-season crop that performs best with steady temperatures and consistent soil moisture.
Spacing & Sowing
Transplant nursery-raised seedlings with enough spacing for heads to fill out fully and evenly.
Care & Nutrition
Regular watering and nutrient management support the development of firm, well-formed heads.
Harvest
Harvest once heads feel firm and solid to the touch, before they begin to split.
Crop Guide
Cauliflower Growing Guide
A cool-season crop valued for its curd quality, which depends closely on steady growing conditions.
Site & Season
Cauliflower is a cool-season crop that is sensitive to temperature swings during curd formation.
Spacing & Sowing
Provide adequate spacing between plants for full head development and good airflow.
Care & Nutrition
Consistent watering and feeding support even, compact curd development throughout the season.
Harvest
Harvest promptly once curds reach full size, as quality can decline quickly if left in the field.
Crop Guide
Radish Growing Guide
A fast-maturing root crop well suited to quick succession planting and short-season rotations.
Site & Season
Radish is a fast-maturing, cool-season crop that suits quick succession planting through the season.
Spacing & Sowing
Direct-sow at consistent spacing to encourage even, uniform root development.
Care & Nutrition
Even soil moisture is key to preventing cracking and supporting smooth, well-shaped roots.
Harvest
Harvest promptly at maturity, since roots left too long in the ground can turn woody.
Crop Guide
Other Crops Growing Guide
TSC's wider vegetable seed portfolio, covering additional crops beyond our core categories.
Site & Season
Growing requirements vary by crop; align planting with local seasonal conditions and the specific variety chosen.
Spacing & Sowing
Follow crop-specific spacing and sowing guidance for the particular crop and variety selected.
Care & Nutrition
Match watering and feeding practices to the specific crop's needs and growth stage.
Harvest
Harvest timing depends on the crop and its intended market use; contact TSC for guidance.
Not sure where to start?
Ask TSC for Crop-Specific Advice.
Every field is different. Our team can help you apply this guidance to your own growing conditions and product choice.
