What grows in Mutumba
Karuzi, Burundi
The 2026/27 season in Mutumba
| 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 983 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, 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 +1.2 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 47% of this area. |
| 47% | 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 980 mm · September to June |
|---|---|
| 37% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 277 growing days · about 950 mm · September to June |
| 16% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 278 growing days · about 950 mm · September to June |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Mutumba
47% highland, humid, warm — 43 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.3–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
39.7–40.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.3–22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.0–25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.7–15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 28 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 26 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Steep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 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 (acidifier) -
TeffFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 14 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 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 27 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 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 8 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 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 8 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 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 24 Sep 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 11 Oct 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 11.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 23 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.9 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 optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 33.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GroundnutModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
37% lowland, humid, warm — 54 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 1 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 16.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.9–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.0–20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 13 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 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 13 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 15.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BananaFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 11 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 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.6 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 optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 16 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 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 10 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 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 7 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 11 Oct 2026 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 11.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatFavourablePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeffFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
FonioFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MandarinFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 33.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RiceModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
16% humid, warm — 56 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
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AvocadoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.6–13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.4–22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.4–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 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 — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.9 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 -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 14 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 23.1 t/ha
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CarrotFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 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 (acidifier) -
TeffFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 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 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 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 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 1 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 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 14 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 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 7 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 27 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 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 13 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 8 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 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 11 Oct 2026 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 11.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 10 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 6 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 6 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
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CabbageFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 33.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.8 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 Divisi would not plant in Mutumba
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 potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 18 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Mutumba, 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 Mutumba
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Slope / terrain
- 2 September 2026 Pigeon Pea — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Slope / terrain
- 2 September 2026 Rape Covo Kale — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Passion Fruit — 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
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Huye Market
85 km · Banana & plantain, Sweet potato, Common bean, Maize
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Marché Central de Bujumbura
99 km · Banana & plantain, Common bean, Cassava, Maize
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Mutumba?
Avocado, Guava, Lablab, Mango, Niger seed all rate well in Mutumba — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Mutumba?
In Mutumba the window for Avocado runs 11 Sep 2026 to 14 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Mutumba?
Divisi does. It reads Mutumba'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 Mutumba, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.