What grows in Cuemba
Bié, Angola
The 2026/27 season in Cuemba
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,157 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, October and December look heavier than usual. Make sure water can drain off the field; a wet year does more damage through waterlogging and disease than through the rain itself. |
| 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 full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Cuemba
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AvocadoFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
FonioFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GuavaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LablabFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.6–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 16 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RiceFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeaFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CassavaFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 21 Dec 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerModeratePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Cuemba 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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BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 27.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 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 (lime) -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CashewFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 57.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Cuemba
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.
- Cashew Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Egusi melon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Arabica coffee Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Enset Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Teff Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 15 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Cuemba, 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 Cuemba
- 31 August 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Cabbage — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Lettuce — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Lablab — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Temperature
- 31 August 2026 Carrot — 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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Cuemba?
Avocado, Bambara groundnut, Cotton, Eggplant, Finger millet all rate well in Cuemba — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Cuemba?
In Cuemba the window for Avocado runs 10 Sep 2026 to 7 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Cuemba?
Divisi does. It reads Cuemba'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 Cuemba, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.