What grows in Sao Joao Baptista
Brava, Cabo Verde
The 2027 season in Sao Joao Baptista
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | July 2027 to October 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 346 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. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, 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 75% of this area. |
| 75% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 86 growing days · about 330 mm · July to October |
|---|---|
| 25% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 86 growing days · about 330 mm · July to October |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Sao Joao Baptista
75% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 38 crops
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Passion fruitFavourablePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
11.8–11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.2–24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.6–3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberModeratePlant 26 Jul 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 43 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 26 Jul 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 43 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 26 Jul 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 43 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
FonioModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BeetrootModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 26 Jul 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 43 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliModeratePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Sao Joao Baptista 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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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.5 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 52.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MoringaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChickpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatModerate Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModerate Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageModerate Needs irrigationPlant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TurmericModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GingerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicModerate Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Steep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Steep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Sao Joao Baptista
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.
- Moringa Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Egusi melon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Water
- Cotton Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pigeon pea Moderate
- Groundnut Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Rice Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sesame Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable — Water
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 36 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Sao Joao Baptista, 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 Sao Joao Baptista
- 2 September 2026 Cashew — 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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Sao Joao Baptista?
Papaya, Passion fruit, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth all rate well in Sao Joao Baptista — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Papaya in Sao Joao Baptista?
In Sao Joao Baptista the window for Papaya runs 6 Jul 2027 to 26 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Sao Joao Baptista?
Divisi does. It reads Sao Joao Baptista'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 Sao Joao Baptista, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.