What grows in Boukombe
Atacora, Benin
These figures also cover Minignan and Toucountouna, where the engine returns the same answer.
The 2027 season in Boukombe
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | April 2027 to November 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,087 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September looks short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.0 °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 96% of this area. |
| 96% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 216 growing days · about 1,060 mm · April to November |
|---|---|
| 4% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 216 growing days · about 1,080 mm · April to November |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Boukombe
96% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 48 crops
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CarrotFavourablePlant 11 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 19 May 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 19 May 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 11 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
· about 9.5 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 2 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
· about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LimeFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 22.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 11 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 24.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
PineappleFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.3 t/ha expected
· about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
4% sub-humid, warm — 48 crops
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CarrotFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 10 May 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 13 May 2027 – 22 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 9.5 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
· about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LimeFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 22.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
YamFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 24.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CassavaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 30 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
· about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Boukombe 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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SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 102.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Boukombe
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Sweet orange Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Swiss chard Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 26 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Boukombe, 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 Boukombe
- 2 September 2026 Green Gram — Planting window moved, now opens 1 May 2027
- 2 September 2026 Rape Covo Kale — Planting window moved, now opens 1 May 2027
- 2 September 2026 Passion Fruit — Planting window moved, now opens 1 May 2027
- 2 September 2026 Turmeric — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Boukombe?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Carrot all rate well in Boukombe — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Boukombe?
In Boukombe the window for African eggplant runs 1 May 2027 to 9 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Boukombe?
Divisi does. It reads Boukombe'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 Boukombe, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.