What grows in Semienawi Mibrak
Maekel, Eritrea
The 2027 season in Semienawi Mibrak
| 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 458 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 458 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 | This area is smaller than the climate grid can resolve, so it reads as one kind of ground. |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Semienawi Mibrak
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.7–16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.4–26.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.8–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.3–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.3–19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.9–8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TeffFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
26.6–30.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OkraFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 67.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChilliFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
MaizeFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African eggplantModeratePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantModeratePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
FonioModeratePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutModeratePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Semienawi Mibrak 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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LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.9 t/ha expected
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EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
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AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 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 2.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 58.9 t/ha expected
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PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 65.4 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 21.6 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.7 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Semienawi Mibrak
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 35 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Semienawi Mibrak, 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 Semienawi Mibrak
- 2 September 2026 Passion Fruit — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Passion Fruit — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lettuce — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Avocado — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Common Bean — Crop became recommendable
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Semienawi Mibrak?
African nightshade, Beetroot, Chickpea, Common bean, Cucumber all rate well in Semienawi Mibrak — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Semienawi Mibrak?
In Semienawi Mibrak the window for African nightshade runs 29 Jun 2027 to 9 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Semienawi Mibrak?
Divisi does. It reads Semienawi Mibrak'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 Semienawi Mibrak, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.