What grows in Mayiwane
Hhohho, Eswatini
The 2026/27 season in Mayiwane
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 711 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, October, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.5 °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, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Mayiwane
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MangoFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.3–16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 11 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 7 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 8 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Dec 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.5–12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
22.8–23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
13.0–16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 23 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 19.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Nov 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChilliFavourablePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
BeetrootModeratePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
YamModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 15.8 t/ha
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 Mayiwane 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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BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.3 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 76.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
What Divisi would not plant in Mayiwane
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.
- Tea 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
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Enset Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Ginger Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 15 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Mayiwane, 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 Mayiwane
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Jute Mallow — Planting window moved, now opens 10 Dec 2026
- 2 September 2026 Okra — Crop stopped being recommendable
- 2 September 2026 African Nightshade — Crop stopped being recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Mango — 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.
Where to sell it nearby
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Mercado Grossista do Zimpeto
106 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
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Tshwane Market
331 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
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Joburg Market
346 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Mayiwane?
Mango, Pearl millet, Jute mallow, Sesame, Groundnut all rate well in Mayiwane — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mango in Mayiwane?
In Mayiwane the window for Mango runs 5 Nov 2026 to 24 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Mayiwane?
Divisi does. It reads Mayiwane'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 Mayiwane, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.