What grows in Ecunha (Ekunha)
Huambo, Angola
The 2026/27 season in Ecunha (Ekunha)
| 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 1,526 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February 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 +1.2 °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 88% of this area. |
| 88% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 248 growing days · about 1,490 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 246 growing days · about 1,360 mm · September to May |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Ecunha (Ekunha)
88% highland, sub-humid, warm — 50 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.7 t/ha
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AvocadoFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.1 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
22.3–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeaFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 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 (acidifier) -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 0.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 54.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 18 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 18 Sep 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 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) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 18 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 13 Mar 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 15 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
· about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 19.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
RiceFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Steep slope -
GingerModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
9% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 60 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 26 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 0.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 8 Sep 2026 – 26 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 60.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 16 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 54.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 19.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 36.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 3 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 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 16 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 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 27 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 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 5 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 18.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 3 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 17 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 26 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 20 Sep 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 20 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 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 3 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 26 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 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 26 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 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 22 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 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 19 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 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) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 23 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 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 18 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 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 9 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 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 23 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 23 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 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 14 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 — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 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 (acidifier) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 24 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 25 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 18.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
· about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
GingerFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 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 Ecunha (Ekunha) 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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EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 41.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Ecunha (Ekunha)
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.
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Garlic 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
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
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 Ecunha (Ekunha), 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 Ecunha (Ekunha)
- 31 August 2026 Carrot — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Nov 2026
- 31 August 2026 Common Bean — Crop stopped being recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Eggplant — 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
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Mercado Alemanha
53 km · Maize, Common bean, Irish potato, Avocado
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Mercado Quatro
221 km · Banana & plantain, Pineapple, Mango, Maize
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Ecunha (Ekunha)?
African eggplant, Avocado, Bambara groundnut, Eggplant, Finger millet all rate well in Ecunha (Ekunha) — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Ecunha (Ekunha)?
In Ecunha (Ekunha) the window for African eggplant runs 8 Sep 2026 to 18 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Ecunha (Ekunha)?
Divisi does. It reads Ecunha (Ekunha)'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 Ecunha (Ekunha), not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.