What grows in Bia East
Western North, Ghana
The 2026 season in Bia East
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,168 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.0 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 88% of this area. |
| 88% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 285 growing days · about 1,180 mm · February to November |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 317 growing days · about 1,240 mm · February to December |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Bia East
88% lowland, humid, warm, one season — 57 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 19 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 — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 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 -
LimeFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
51.8–52.4 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 -
MoringaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–19.5 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 14.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 1 Aug 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 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 13 Aug 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 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 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 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 28 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 14 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 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 opens in 18 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 4 May 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 33.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CoconutFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 2 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 16.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GingerFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
· about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk
11% lowland, humid, warm, rain year-round — 57 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 19 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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
52.9–53.7 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 29 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 14.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 27 Sep 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 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 -
RiceFavourablePlant 14 Apr 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 12 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 33.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CoconutFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 120.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 2 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 16.1 t/ha expected
· about 28.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 16.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What Divisi would not plant in Bia East
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Swiss chard Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- 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
- 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 Bia East, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstWhat changed in Bia East
- 31 August 2026 Yam — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Banana Plantain — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Sesame — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Turmeric — Crop became recommendable
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
160 km · Yam, Maize, Tomato, Cassava
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Kejetia Market
174 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
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Marché Gouro d'Adjamé
190 km · Banana & plantain, Cassava, Yam, Tomato
Support and extension
- GIRSAL Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme
- Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II
- CSIR-Crops Research Institute
- National Seed Council
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Bia East?
Cashew, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth all rate well in Bia East — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Bia East?
In Bia East the window for Cashew runs 17 Feb 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Bia East?
Divisi does. It reads Bia East's own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average, so the planting dates and crop shortlist on this page are the same ones the app works out for a field here — then dates each job for that field, and keeps working with no signal.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Bia East, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.