Although it might not seem so, it is possible for plants other than the xerophytes found there to grow on the island of Cubagua

In a previous post, I showed you the plants that typically grow on the island of Cubagua. However, near the kitchen area, we discovered a tomato plant 🍅. While the environment might not be the most ideal for it to bear fruit, I believe that with proper care—most importantly, watering it with fresh water—we could potentially get an excellent harvest. It’s really got me thinking: even in such challenging conditions, it’s possible to grow a few things there!

What I saw gave me an interesting idea. Since we’ll be spending quite a bit of time there, I’ll need the help of the people who stay on the island more regularly to look after the plants. I’m planning to bring some lemon and sweet pepper (ají dulce) plants—not many, maybe just a couple of each—to see how they fare over the coming months. Since we already have them at home, it will be easy enough to transport them; the real challenge, however, will be the soil and the pots.