What grows in Agotime Ziope
Volta, Ghana
The 2026 season in Agotime Ziope
| 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 1,075 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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 80% of this area. |
| 80% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 280 growing days · about 1,030 mm · February to November |
|---|---|
| 16% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 265 growing days · about 980 mm · February to November |
| 4% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 282 growing days · about 1,090 mm · February to November |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Agotime Ziope
80% lowland, humid, warm — 57 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2026 – 4 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 7 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 -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 19 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 — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 23 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 19 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 19 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 2 Jul 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 22 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 23 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 2 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 52.0 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 26 May 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 29 May 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 -
ChilliFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CocoaFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 1 Apr 2027 – 23 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 31 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 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 58.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CoconutFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 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 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 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 -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 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 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceModeratePlant 27 May 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GingerModeratePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
16% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 56 crops
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TomatoFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MangoFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 27 Jun 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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 23 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 25 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 25 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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 24 Sep 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 — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 5 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 21 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 — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 16 Jun 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 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 4 Apr 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 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 -
CocoaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TaroFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 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 -
KaleFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 24 May 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
4% humid, warm — 56 crops
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TomatoFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 29 Jul 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 -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 22 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 — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 22 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 10 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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 24 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 23 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 25 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 23 Sep 2027 opens in 21 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 13 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 13 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 48.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RiceFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 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 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 31 Mar 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CocoaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 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 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 56.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 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 -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 38.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 27 May 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-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 Agotime Ziope
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
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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; 17 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Agotime Ziope, 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 Agotime Ziope
- 31 August 2026 Lablab — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Sweet Potato — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Sweet Potato — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Mango — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Papaya — 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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Marché d'Azovè
120 km · Maize, Cassava, Cowpea, Oil palm
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Konkomba Yam Market
152 km · Yam, Maize, Cowpea, Groundnut
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Marché de Bohicon
170 km · Maize, Yam, Cassava, Cowpea
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 Agotime Ziope?
Cashew, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth all rate well in Agotime Ziope — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Agotime Ziope?
In Agotime Ziope the window for Cashew runs 8 Mar 2026 to 4 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Agotime Ziope?
Divisi does. It reads Agotime Ziope'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 Agotime Ziope, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.