Mauritius Crop Calendar

Almost flat to rolling,Moderately steep at places. Altitude ( 275 - 400 m). So Soil type varies along coastal areas LRP/ LHL/HL/HFL, Annual rainfall varies between 2400 mm to 4000mm. Minimum temperature15°C and Maximum temperature 30°C. Land is suitable for mixed cropping and foodcrops.

Practices: Major crops grown are Onion,Potato, Crucifers, Carrots and Green Vegetables. Due to the cool climate specific crops are grown and creepers are limited to Cucumber and Pumpkin. Tea plantation were predominant in the early 80`s and was partly removed and replaced by Sugar Cane plantation in the late 90`s.

Gently slopping and Endulating,Rolling in places, Moderatly steep slopes Altitude ( 0 - 50 m), Soil type varies along coastal areas LRP/ LHL/HL, Annual rainfall varies between 800 mm to 1200mm. Minimum temperature18°C and Maximum temperature 33°C. Land is suitable for mixed cropping and foodcrops.

Practices: The Ministry of Agro Industry, Food production and Technology. The Agricultural Research and Extension Unit.The Irrigation Authority. The regions covered are Plaisance, Beau Champ, Mon Choisy, Belle Mare, Medine, Bel Ombre

Flat to almost flat and gently endulating. Altitude ( 100 - 275). Soil type varies according to regions and consist of HL / MSC /LBF and rigosoles.Annual rainfall are between 1250 - 2400mm. Minimum temperature15°C and Maximum temperature 30°C. Land is suitable for mixed cropping and foodcrops. Sugar cane plantations predominant.

Practices: Nearly all major vegetables crops are grown . Sugar cane plantation predominant. Most fruits orchards found eg Litchi, Citrus, Banana, Pawpaw.