What grows in Tsorona
Debub, Eritrea
The 2027 season in Tsorona
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | June 2027 to September 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 609 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 609 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.7 °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 one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 82% of this area. |
| 82% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 86 growing days · about 620 mm · June to September |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 84 growing days · about 610 mm · June to September |
| 7% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 94 growing days · about 600 mm · June to September |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Tsorona
82% highland, semi-arid, warm — 35 crops
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MangoFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.1–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.0–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.4–14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 15 Jul 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.8–29.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSteep slope
9% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 49 crops
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Passion fruitFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.9–20.0 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
34.2–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
28.4–30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.4–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
31.2–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.2–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
CarrotFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
LettuceFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 36 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 (acidifier) -
WheatFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TomatoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChilliFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CassavaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
7% semi-arid, warm — 41 crops
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Passion fruitFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 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 optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.5–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.1–20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.7–20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.5–29.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Green gramFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
LablabFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
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 (acidifier) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African eggplantModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
FonioModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
RiceModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameModeratePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Tsorona with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 62.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 53.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Tsorona
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.
- 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
- 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
- Pineapple Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 25 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Tsorona, 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 firstThis 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Tsorona?
African nightshade, Beetroot, Carrot, Common bean, Cucumber all rate well in Tsorona — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Tsorona?
In Tsorona the window for African nightshade runs 17 Jun 2027 to 7 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Tsorona?
Divisi does. It reads Tsorona'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 Tsorona, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.