What grows in East Gonja Municipal
Savannah, Ghana
The 2026 season in East Gonja Municipal
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | April 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,053 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September looks 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 one full main crop, 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 East Gonja Municipal
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 26 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 — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 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 22 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 29 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 optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 9 May 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 31 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 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 -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 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 9 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 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 19 May 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 29 Apr 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 32.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.0 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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
· about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 12.4 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 grows in East Gonja Municipal 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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Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in East Gonja 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.
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Temperature
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 24 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across East Gonja 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 East Gonja Municipal
- 31 August 2026 Beetroot — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Tobacco — Planting window moved, now opens 30 Jun 2027
- 31 August 2026 Moringa — Planting window moved, now opens 16 May 2027
- 31 August 2026 Soybean — Planting window moved, now opens 1 May 2027
- 31 August 2026 Pearl Millet — 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
139 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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Konkomba Yam Market
345 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 East Gonja Municipal?
Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut all rate well in East Gonja Municipal — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Jute mallow in East Gonja Municipal?
In East Gonja Municipal the window for Jute mallow runs 17 Apr 2026 to 3 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in East Gonja Municipal?
Divisi does. It reads East Gonja 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 East Gonja 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.