What grows in Lekié
Centre, Cameroon
The 2026 season in Lekié
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,635 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — February, September, October, November and December look 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 +0.8 °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 97% of this area. |
| 97% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 318 growing days · about 1,600 mm · February to December |
|---|---|
| 3% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 315 growing days · about 1,780 mm · February to December |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Lekié
97% lowland, humid, warm — 62 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 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 -
LimeFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MoringaFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 22 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 30.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 48.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
· about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CoconutFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
· about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LemonFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 71.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 110.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TaroFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 21 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 16.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
3% humid, warm — 64 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CashewFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LemonFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 16 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 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OkraFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 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) -
SorghumFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 30.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CoconutFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 19 Apr 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
· about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
· about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CottonFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 72.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 110.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TaroFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 2 Jun 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 16.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
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 Lekié
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.
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 10 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Lekié, 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 Lekié
- 31 August 2026 Yam — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Temperature
- 31 August 2026 Yam — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Yam — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Mar 2027
- 31 August 2026 Banana Plantain — Limiting factor changed
- 31 August 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Limiting factor changed
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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Marché Mokolo
53 km · Banana & plantain, Cocoyam / Taro, Cassava, Yam
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Marché Mfoundi
55 km · Banana & plantain, Tomato, Hot pepper, Cassava
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Marché de Foumbot
153 km · Tomato, Cabbage, Carrot, Sweet pepper
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Lekié?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Carrot, Cashew all rate well in Lekié — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Lekié?
In Lekié the window for African eggplant runs 19 Feb 2026 to 17 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Lekié?
Divisi does. It reads Lekié'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 Lekié, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.