What grows in Boffa
Boke, Guinée
The 2026 season in Boffa
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | May 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 2,988 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 2,988 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.8 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 97% of this area. |
| 97% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 198 growing days · about 3,100 mm · May to November |
|---|---|
| 3% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 193 growing days · about 3,330 mm · May to November |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Boffa
97% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 49 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 6 May 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 17 May 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
· about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 5 May 2026 – 22 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 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 5 May 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 67.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
· about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
· about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 15 May 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 57.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
· about 24.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 15 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 119.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 30 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.7 t/ha expected
· about 9.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
3% sub-humid, warm — 45 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 May 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 29 May 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
· about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 6 May 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 6 May 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CashewFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 5 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GuavaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.1–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 5 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 5 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
· about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 67.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 5 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 25 May 2027 opens in 33 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.3 t/ha expected
· about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
· about 24.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable
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 Boffa with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Boffa
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.
- Finger millet Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 25 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Boffa, 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 Boffa
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Slope / terrain
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Planting window moved, now opens 27 Jun 2027
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Slope / terrain
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Slope / terrain
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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Boffa?
Cashew, Cowpea, Green gram, Jute mallow, Okra all rate well in Boffa — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Boffa?
In Boffa the window for Cashew runs 25 Apr 2026 to 12 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Boffa?
Divisi does. It reads Boffa'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 Boffa, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.