What grows in Bondoukou
Gontougo, Côte d'Ivoire
The 2027 season in Bondoukou
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2027 to November 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 976 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October 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 +0.9 °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 one full main crop, 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 84% of this area. |
| 84% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 261 growing days · about 1,010 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 16% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 272 growing days · about 1,050 mm · March to November |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Bondoukou
84% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 51 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 25 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MangoFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
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 -
GuavaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 19 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 23 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.4 t/ha expected
· about 34.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 14.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk
16% lowland, humid, warm — 58 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 21 weeks
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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 May 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 56.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
· about 34.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 14.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerModeratePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
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 Bondoukou
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.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 16 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Bondoukou, 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 Bondoukou
- 2 September 2026 Tea — Planting window moved, now opens 7 May 2027
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Lablab — Planting window moved, now opens 12 Jun 2027
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Garlic — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
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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Techiman Market
124 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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Marché Gouro d'Adjamé
380 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Bondoukou?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Carrot all rate well in Bondoukou — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Bondoukou?
In Bondoukou the window for African eggplant runs 12 Apr 2027 to 11 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Bondoukou?
Divisi does. It reads Bondoukou'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 Bondoukou, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.