Lesotho Meteorological Services                                                                                       Tel: (+266) 2231 7250  
2nd & 3rd Floors, Options Building                                                                                      Email: lmswxoffice@gmail.com 
Pioneer road 
Maseru 

General Comments (Advisory) 
OND Season  
This is a critical time for land preparation and sowing in all parts of the country. Given the above predictions, farmers 
are advised to start planting summer crops like maize, potatoes, sorghum, beans and horticultural crops; however, 
areas where flooding  is experienced should be avoided, especially for planting crops like beans, potatoes and 
horticultural crops. Farmers should seek guidance from Extension officers for their specific locations on proper 
sowing dates as well as good management practices.    
Climate Smart Agriculture: 
Farmers are advised to plant early maturing varieties, use protected structures especially for horticultural crops as 
temperatures are expected to be warmer. Irrigation schedules for horticultural crops are recommended to support 
crop growth and development.