Pilot Activities
Sweet pepper
Sweet pepper, also called Capsicum or paprika, has become a staple vegetable for the local Jordanian market as well as for export to the Gulf and even Europe.
Tomato
The production of tomato is unlike any other crop in Jordan. Around 32% of all cultivated crops grown are tomatoes.
Squash
The main squash variety grown in Jordan is a small but very tasty vegetable. It is also known as zucchini or courgette.
Lettuce
A relatively easy to grow crop, lettuce is grown all year round and accounts for around 3.5% of total cultivated crop area in Jordan.
Cucumber
The cucumber variety grown in Jordan is small, crunchy and with lots of flavour.
Dates
Growing date palm trees in Jordan is a recent success story and the sector has been growing steadily over the past two decades.