What grows in Horo Gudru Wellega
Oromia, Ethiopia
The 2027 season in Horo Gudru Wellega
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | April 2027 to November 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,519 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,519 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.4 °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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 49% of this area. |
| 49% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 225 growing days · about 1,420 mm · April to November |
|---|---|
| 30% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 188 growing days · about 1,120 mm · April to October |
| 20% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 243 growing days · about 1,700 mm · March to November |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Horo Gudru Wellega
49% highland, sub-humid, warm — 48 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.4–22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeaFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
LimeFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Steep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
34.6–36.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 57.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 22 Apr 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 9.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 26 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 28.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.4–16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EggplantModeratePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutModeratePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TurmericModeratePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
30% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 12 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.1–14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CashewFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 11 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.1–24.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
20% high montane, sub-humid, warm — 35 crops
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LemonFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeaFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.1–3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.8 t/ha
Steep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
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TeffFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 21 Apr 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 9.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 57.5 t/ha
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Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EnsetFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 25 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.1–14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 28.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanModeratePlant 18 Jul 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 42 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
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 Horo Gudru Wellega 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 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GingerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Horo Gudru Wellega
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.
- African eggplant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Bambara groundnut Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cotton Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cowpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Egusi melon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Fonio Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Green gram Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pearl millet Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Rice Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Roselle Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sesame Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Yam Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Banana Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cassava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 22 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Horo Gudru Wellega, 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 Horo Gudru Wellega
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Planting window moved, now opens 29 Aug 2026
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Planting window moved, now opens 30 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
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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Bahir Dar Market
170 km · Teff, Maize, Wheat, Chickpea
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Yehil Berenda
223 km · Teff, Wheat, Maize, Sorghum
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Atkilt Tera
223 km · Tomato, Onion, Irish potato, Cabbage
Support and extension
- Direct Seed Marketing
- Productive Safety Net Programme
- Rural Financial Intermediation Programme III
- Second Ethiopia Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods Project
- Agricultural and Horticultural Extension Service
- Ethiopian Agricultural Authority
- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Horo Gudru Wellega?
Guava, Lemon, Avocado, Tea, Passion fruit all rate well in Horo Gudru Wellega — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Guava in Horo Gudru Wellega?
In Horo Gudru Wellega the window for Guava runs 5 Apr 2027 to 3 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Horo Gudru Wellega?
Divisi does. It reads Horo Gudru Wellega'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 Horo Gudru Wellega, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.