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What grows in Lamu

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Map showing the boundary of Lamu

These figures also cover Lamu West, where the engine returns the same answer.

The 2027 season in Lamu

Rainy seasonsOne each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it
When the rains are expectedMarch 2027 to August 2027
Rain in a typical yearAbout 714 mm in a typical farming district
Across its districtsFrom about 714 mm in the driest of 2 districts to about 905 mm in the wettest
This season's rainLeaning wet — make sure water can drain off the field.
What that supportsenough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season
Ground this covers5 kinds of ground. The season below is one typical farming district's, not a figure for the whole of this area.
44% enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 130 growing days · about 770 mm · March to August
28% enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 221 growing days · about 920 mm · March to December
14% enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 202 growing days · about 780 mm · March to July
8% enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 277 growing days · about 1,120 mm · March to December
4% enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 123 growing days · about 700 mm · April to July

last updated 16 September 2026 · from all 2 areas within it

Lamu's districts

What grows here

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 here with irrigation

Plan the season, not just check it

The crops above are gathered from every district in Lamu, and the ground under them is not all the same. 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 first

Support and extension

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 Lamu?

African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Carrot all rate well in Lamu — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.

When should I plant African eggplant in Lamu?

In Lamu the window for African eggplant runs 22 Mar 2027 to 27 Apr 2027.

Is there a farming app that works in Lamu?

Divisi does. It reads Lamu'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 Lamu, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.

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