What grows in Nambuangongo
Bengo, Angola
The 2026/27 season in Nambuangongo
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to July 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,002 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — October, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.9 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 73% of this area. |
| 73% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 282 growing days · about 1,010 mm · September to July |
|---|---|
| 25% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 252 growing days · about 1,060 mm · October to July |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Nambuangongo
73% lowland, humid, warm — 60 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CashewFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
20.2–20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 13 Oct 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
53.4–54.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 56.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 2 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 13 Oct 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 31 Oct 2026 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 31 Oct 2026 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 95.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 9 Nov 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 9 Nov 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 13 Nov 2026 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 4 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 19 Nov 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Nov 2026 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 29 Nov 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 9 Nov 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CocoaFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 2 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 48.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Dec 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 29 Nov 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedModeratePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 17 Dec 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 15 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 9.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
25% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 57 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 13 May 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
51.1–52.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 56.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 9 Nov 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CoconutFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 68.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 95.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 20 Nov 2026 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Nov 2026 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 26 Nov 2026 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 23 Nov 2026 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Dec 2026 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 14 Dec 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 25 Sep 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BananaFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 48.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSteep slope -
CocoaFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSteep slope -
GingerFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TaroFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 20 Nov 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 9.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
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 Nambuangongo 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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Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootModerate Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Nambuangongo
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.
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Oil palm Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Beetroot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 13 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Nambuangongo, 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 firstWhat changed in Nambuangongo
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Nov 2026
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Nov 2026
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
This 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.
Where to sell it nearby
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Mercado do Panguila
132 km · Cassava, Banana & plantain, Maize, Sweet potato
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Mercado Treinta
147 km · Cassava, Maize, Banana & plantain, Common bean
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Nambuangongo?
Cashew, Guava, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin all rate well in Nambuangongo — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Nambuangongo?
In Nambuangongo the window for Cashew runs 2 Oct 2026 to 28 Apr 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Nambuangongo?
Divisi does. It reads Nambuangongo'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 Nambuangongo, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.