What to plant
Storm-resilient crops: sweet potatoes, okra, cowpeas, cassava, perennial greens like sorrel. They survive heavy rain better than tomatoes or peppers.
When to plant
Plant after July 1 to avoid the heaviest hurricane window. Most quick-cycle crops (3-month harvest) will be ready by October.
Protect your soil
Mulch heavily. Hurricane rain compacts and erodes uncovered soil. Six inches of straw or pine needles around plants helps.
Storm prep
Stake tall plants. Move container crops to a sheltered wall. Harvest anything that's ready before the storm.