What grows in Dormaa East
Bono, Ghana
The 2026 season in Dormaa East
| 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 1,098 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 +1.0 °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 Dormaa East
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CashewFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2026 – 5 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 25 Apr 2026 – 7 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 13 Mar 2026 – 7 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 20 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 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 2 Apr 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 23 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 14 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 5 Mar 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.5 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 29 Mar 2027 – 8 Aug 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 31 Mar 2027 – 9 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 24 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 20 Mar 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 24 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 5 Mar 2027 – 20 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 17 Mar 2027 – 20 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 7 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 7 Sep 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 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 27 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 21 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 5 Mar 2027 – 20 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 21 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 3 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 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 21 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 21 Feb 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 29 Mar 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 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 10 Apr 2027 – 22 Sep 2027 opens in 27 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 11 May 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 27 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 7 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 22 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 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.2 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 7 Mar 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 22 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 10 Apr 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 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 21 Feb 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 20 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 5 Mar 2027 – 1 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 5 Mar 2027 – 8 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 6 Apr 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 15.0 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 32 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 7 Mar 2027 – 10 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 8 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 7 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 22 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 9 Feb 2027 – 1 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 19 Feb 2027 – 29 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 11 Mar 2027 – 19 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 1 Mar 2027 – 29 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 9 Feb 2027 – 9 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 20 Apr 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 44.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 29 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 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 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 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 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 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 1 Jul 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 25.5 t/ha expected
· about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 61.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 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 11 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 24 Jun 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
· about 19.4 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 Dormaa East
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 — 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; 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 Dormaa East, 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 Dormaa East
- 2 September 2026 Niger Seed — Planting window moved, now opens 21 Mar 2027
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
96 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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Kejetia Market
146 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
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Marché Gouro d'Adjamé
261 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
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 Dormaa East?
Cashew, Cucumber, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade all rate well in Dormaa East — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Dormaa East?
In Dormaa East the window for Cashew runs 23 Feb 2026 to 5 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Dormaa East?
Divisi does. It reads Dormaa East'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 Dormaa East, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.