What grows in Cuito (Kuito)
Bié, Angola
The 2026/27 season in Cuito (Kuito)
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,348 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January and February 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 +1.4 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 68% of this area. |
| 68% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 239 growing days · about 1,330 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 30% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 228 growing days · about 1,210 mm · October to May |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Cuito (Kuito)
68% highland, sub-humid, warm — 55 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 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 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.0–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 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 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MangoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 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 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 10 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) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
37.0–37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 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 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeaFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 20 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 21 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 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 21 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 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 12.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.2 t/ha expected
· about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatFavourablePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
· about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeffFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 43.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.7 t/ha expected
· about 46.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MandarinFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EnsetFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
30% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 60 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.4–22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LemonFavourablePlant 26 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 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 8 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 below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 17.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 26 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 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeaFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 23 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 — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.5 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 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 43.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Oct 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 12.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 15 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 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 15 Dec 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
· about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
· about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GingerModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Cuito (Kuito) 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 50.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Cuito (Kuito)
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
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 10 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Cuito (Kuito), 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 Cuito (Kuito)
- 31 August 2026 Carrot — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Oct 2026
- 31 August 2026 Cabbage — Planting window moved, now opens 24 Nov 2026
- 31 August 2026 Irish Potato — Planting window moved, now opens 24 Nov 2026
- 31 August 2026 Coffee Arabica — Crop became recommendable
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
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Cuito (Kuito)?
Avocado, Bambara groundnut, Finger millet, Fonio, Guava all rate well in Cuito (Kuito) — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Cuito (Kuito)?
In Cuito (Kuito) the window for Avocado runs 13 Sep 2026 to 10 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Cuito (Kuito)?
Divisi does. It reads Cuito (Kuito)'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 Cuito (Kuito), not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.