What grows in Meghila
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The 2026/27 season in Meghila
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 407 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 407 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.3 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 71% of this area. |
| 71% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 169 growing days · about 390 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 171 growing days · about 390 mm · October to April |
| 14% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 181 growing days · about 440 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Meghila
71% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 7 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
13.3–15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
16.5–19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.4–12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 15 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.2–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
14% semi-arid, mild winter — 8 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
16.2–18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.5–12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
13.2–15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.1–3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.1–13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionModerate
Plant 5 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.7–9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Meghila with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Meghila
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Teff Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Carrot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Common bean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cucumber Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 66 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Meghila, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstThis calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Meghila?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Kale, Swiss chard, Garlic all rate well in Meghila — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Meghila?
In Meghila the window for Beetroot runs 6 Oct 2026 to 26 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Meghila?
Divisi does. It reads Meghila's own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average, so the planting dates and crop shortlist on this page are the same ones the app works out for a field here — then dates each job for that field, and keeps working with no signal.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Meghila, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.