What grows in Central Tongu
Volta, Ghana
The 2027 season in Central Tongu
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2027 to November 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 971 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 +0.5 °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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 69% of this area. |
| 69% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 262 growing days · about 970 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 25% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 270 growing days · about 1,020 mm · February to November |
| 6% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 259 growing days · about 940 mm · March to November |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Central Tongu
69% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 55 crops
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TomatoFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 11 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 2 Apr 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 28 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 23 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 13 Mar 2027 – 20 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 13 Mar 2027 – 26 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 13 Mar 2027 – 7 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 24 Mar 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 19 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 27 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 21 Mar 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 26 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 17 Mar 2027 – 12 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 27 Mar 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 3 Jun 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 22 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 5 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RoselleFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 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 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 25 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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 4 Apr 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CoconutFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 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 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CocoaFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
· about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 48.2 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 19 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 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 19 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 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 31 Mar 2027 – 20 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 28 May 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
25% lowland, humid, warm — 55 crops
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TomatoFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 27 Jun 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 16 Apr 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 28 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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 17 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 19 Jul 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 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 10 May 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 23 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 – 27 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 – 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 16 Jun 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 – 22 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 11 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 23 Mar 2027 – 3 Jun 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 – 26 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 12 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 1 Mar 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 22 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 13 Mar 2027 – 17 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 23 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 10 May 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 48.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 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 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 21 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 17 Mar 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 16 May 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 — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 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 26.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
· about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
MoringaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 4 Apr 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CocoaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 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 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 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 8.9 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 17 Feb 2027 – 9 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 6 Apr 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
6% sub-humid, warm — 55 crops
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WatermelonFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MangoFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 4 Apr 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 13 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 13 Mar 2027 – 12 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 26 Mar 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 21 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 16 May 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 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 28 May 2027 opens in 26 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 6 Mar 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 22 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 29 Mar 2027 – 4 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 5 Jun 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 22 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 6 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 20 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 13 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 10 May 2027 – 5 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
· about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 21 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 -
CottonFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
· about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MoringaFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 25 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
· about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CocoaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.6 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 23 Mar 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 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 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 12 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 33.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.0 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 grows in Central Tongu with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
What Divisi would not plant in Central Tongu
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.
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger 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; 19 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Central Tongu, 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 Central Tongu
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Limiting factor changed
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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Konkomba Yam Market
123 km · Yam, Maize, Cowpea, Groundnut
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Marché d'Azovè
140 km · Maize, Cassava, Cowpea, Oil palm
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Marché Dantokpa
198 km · Maize, Cassava, Yam, 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 Central Tongu?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Banana all rate well in Central Tongu — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Central Tongu?
In Central Tongu the window for African eggplant runs 24 Mar 2027 to 18 May 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Central Tongu?
Divisi does. It reads Central Tongu'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 Central Tongu, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.