What grows in Caconda
Huíla, Angola
The 2026/27 season in Caconda
| 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 1,366 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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 72% of this area. |
| 72% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 241 growing days · about 1,340 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 27% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 231 growing days · about 1,250 mm · October to May |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Caconda
72% highland, sub-humid, warm — 55 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 21 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 — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 12 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 3 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
34.8–35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
30.5–30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.8–21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.5–16.7 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 21 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 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 11 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 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 12 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 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 3 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.0–22.4 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 21 Feb 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 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 26 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 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 22 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 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 22 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 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 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 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 21 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 below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 2 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 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 2 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 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
· about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
· about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 32.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 48.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GingerModeratePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
27% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 59 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 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 — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 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 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 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 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.6–22.8 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 -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 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 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 2 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 below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 19 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 below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 4 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 22.2 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 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 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 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 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 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 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 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 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 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 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 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 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 15 Mar 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 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 8 Oct 2026 – 28 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 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 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 21.9 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 -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 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 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeffFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
· about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.0 t/ha expected
· about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 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 20.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 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 -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
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TurmericFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
MoringaFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Not 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 Caconda 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 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Caconda
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.
- Cassava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Enset Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 12 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Caconda, 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 Caconda
- 2 September 2026 Papaya — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Papaya — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lablab — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Temperature
- 2 September 2026 Pigeon Pea — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Sweet Potato — 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
121 km · Maize, Common bean, Irish potato, Avocado
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Mercado Quatro
215 km · Banana & plantain, Pineapple, Mango, Maize
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Caconda?
African eggplant, Avocado, Bambara groundnut, Eggplant, Finger millet all rate well in Caconda — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Caconda?
In Caconda the window for African eggplant runs 14 Sep 2026 to 11 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Caconda?
Divisi does. It reads Caconda'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 Caconda, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.