What grows in Vyanda
Bururi, Burundi
The 2026/27 season in Vyanda
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to June 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,179 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, October, November 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 +1.1 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, 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 58% of this area. |
| 58% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 280 growing days · about 1,180 mm · September to June |
|---|---|
| 42% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 290 growing days · about 1,300 mm · September to July |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Vyanda
58% lowland, humid, warm — 17 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BananaFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.9–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
20.4–20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 23 Feb 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 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.0–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming
42% highland, humid, warm — 38 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 29 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 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.6–19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
32.8–33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
LablabFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 30 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 0.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 0.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 19 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 0.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 18 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 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) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 19 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 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 Vyanda 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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CassavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Vyanda
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.
- Cocoa Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Moringa Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cassava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Taro Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Oil palm Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- African eggplant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Bambara groundnut Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cotton Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Eggplant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Fonio Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Green gram Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Groundnut Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pearl millet Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Roselle Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sesame Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Yam Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cowpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Jute mallow Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Okra Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Rice Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Watermelon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 28 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Vyanda, 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 Vyanda
- 2 September 2026 Avocado — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Tea — 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 Vyanda?
Guava, Avocado, Enset, Lemon, Pineapple all rate well in Vyanda — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Guava in Vyanda?
In Vyanda the window for Guava runs 4 Sep 2026 to 27 Mar 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Vyanda?
Divisi does. It reads Vyanda'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 Vyanda, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.