What grows in Tano North Municipal
Ahafo, Ghana
The 2026 season in Tano North Municipal
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,156 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.9 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Tano North Municipal
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CashewFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
· about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CocoaFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 12 May 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 44.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 15.0 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
· about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 43.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
· about 48.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
· about 18.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What Divisi would not plant in Tano North Municipal
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 16 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Tano North Municipal, 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 Tano North Municipal
- 2 September 2026 Onion — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 29 Jun 2027
- 2 September 2026 Cocoa — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Mar 2027
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Planting window moved, now opens 21 Mar 2026
- 2 September 2026 Cowpea — 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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Techiman Market
48 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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Kejetia Market
86 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
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Konkomba Yam Market
286 km · Yam, Maize, Cowpea, Groundnut
Support and extension
- GIRSAL Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme
- Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II
- CSIR-Crops Research Institute
- National Seed Council
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Tano North Municipal?
Cashew, Cucumber, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade all rate well in Tano North Municipal — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Tano North Municipal?
In Tano North Municipal the window for Cashew runs 24 Feb 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Tano North Municipal?
Divisi does. It reads Tano North Municipal'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 Tano North Municipal, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.