What grows in Kwahu West
Eastern, Ghana
The 2026 season in Kwahu West
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,356 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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 92% of this area. |
| 92% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 321 growing days · about 1,360 mm · February to December |
|---|---|
| 8% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 319 growing days · about 1,310 mm · February to December |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Kwahu West
92% lowland, humid, warm — 59 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 14 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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 29 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 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 28 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 68.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 18 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 — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 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 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
· about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 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 -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 21 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 -
LablabFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 20 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 -
Green gramFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Sep 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Sep 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 15 Aug 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 -
CoconutFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 75.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 117.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 17 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 19 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 -
GingerFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 14 Apr 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
· about 37.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.4 t/ha expected
· about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
8% humid, warm — 58 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 17 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2026 – 31 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 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2026 – 1 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 12.6 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 68.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 1 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 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 25 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 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 -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 16 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
LablabFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 20 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 15 Sep 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 18 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 -
RiceFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 18 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 — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 12 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 19 May 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
· about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 72.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 117.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 18 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 -
EggplantFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 14 Aug 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 — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
· about 37.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
· about 16.6 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 Kwahu West
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.
- Arabica coffee Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Lemon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Niger seed 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
- Beetroot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit 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 Kwahu West, 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 Kwahu West
- 2 September 2026 Amaranth — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Amaranth — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Planting window moved, now opens 17 Jul 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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Kejetia Market
92 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
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Konkomba Yam Market
126 km · Yam, Maize, Cowpea, Groundnut
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Techiman Market
171 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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 Kwahu West?
Cashew, Jute mallow, Pearl millet, African eggplant, African nightshade all rate well in Kwahu West — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Kwahu West?
In Kwahu West the window for Cashew runs 18 Feb 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Kwahu West?
Divisi does. It reads Kwahu West'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 Kwahu West, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.