Egyptians have always been farmers but they now use other creative gifts such as artwork and pottery but farming is their main priority.

 

When you sail up the River Nile on one of the grand Nile cruise ships, the Egyptians will wave to you as they continue to farm the rich black soil the River Nile provides for them.

 

Some of the food Egyptian farmers grow are wheat and barley which is their main crop plus a variety of vegetables, figs and melons.

 

Years ago, the ancient Egyptian farmers would wait for the Nile Rivers yearly flood before they could grow their crops; when the grains were harvested they would also plant fruit trees and grow vegetables such as leeks, cabbages and other salad leaves.

 

Today, most Egyptian farmers still follow the rule of their ancestors by planting their crops in 3 cycles in accordance with the history of the River Nile.

 

Cruise ships would see the farmers on the edge of the river preparing for the growing and harvesting seasons.

 

• End of May to September, no farming is possible; the river Nile has its low and high water levels.

 

• October to February, the River Nile has left the banks full of rich black soil ready for farmers to grow their food.

 

• March to May time for rejoicing and giving thanks for the harvest of crops.

 

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