What grows in Itsandra-Hamanvou
Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Comores
The 2025 season in Itsandra-Hamanvou
| When the rains are expected | September 2025 to September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 2,140 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 2,140 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.7 °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 82% of this area. |
| 82% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 365 growing days · about 2,140 mm · September to September |
|---|---|
| 18% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 365 growing days · about 1,990 mm · August to August |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Itsandra-Hamanvou
82% lowland, humid, warm — 65 crops
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TaroFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.6–18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 81.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 108.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.8 t/ha expected
· about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
26.7–27.7 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
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 below the crop's optimum -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 7 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2025 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–23.1 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 -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 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 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
15.3–15.4 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) -
MangoFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.2–15.4 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 optimumSteep slope -
CoconutFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 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 — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CottonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
GuavaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
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 — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
LemonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
21.0–21.4 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) -
SorghumFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 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) -
CocoaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 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 -
RiceFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
TurmericFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 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 optimumSteep slope -
YamFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 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 optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 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) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 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) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 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) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 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 optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 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) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 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 — manageableSteep slope -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 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) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 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) -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Green gramFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 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) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 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) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 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 optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 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 optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 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) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
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 — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
· about 21.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
18% humid, warm — 64 crops
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SugarcaneFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 81.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 108.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.9 t/ha expected
· about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
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 -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2025 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.0–22.6 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) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
42.8–42.9 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
TaroFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.3–17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
GuavaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–22.7 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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
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 -
CoconutFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 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) -
CashewFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
SorghumFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CocoaFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 7 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 -
LablabFavourablePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 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 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 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 20.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 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) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 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) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
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 optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 1 week
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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 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) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 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) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 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) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 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) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Common beanFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 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 outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.2 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) -
CarrotFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 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) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 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 optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 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 optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RiceFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 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 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 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) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 41.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 29.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.9 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) -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
· about 21.3 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 Itsandra-Hamanvou
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 Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Enset Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Garlic Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Teff Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Wheat Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 9 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Itsandra-Hamanvou, 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 Itsandra-Hamanvou
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Mango — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Mango — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Sweet Orange — 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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Itsandra-Hamanvou?
Banana, Cassava, Taro, Grapefruit, Moringa all rate well in Itsandra-Hamanvou — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Banana in Itsandra-Hamanvou?
In Itsandra-Hamanvou the window for Banana runs 28 Oct 2026 to 1 May 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Itsandra-Hamanvou?
Divisi does. It reads Itsandra-Hamanvou'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 Itsandra-Hamanvou, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.