What grows in Murang'a
Kenya
The 2026 season in Murang'a
| Rainy seasons | Two each year — two chances to plant |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to July 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,030 mm in a typical farming district |
| Across its districts | From about 828 mm in the driest of 7 districts to about 1,682 mm in the wettest |
| Rainy seasons, district by district | Of 7 districts: one rainy season in 1 and two rainy seasons in 3 |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, October, November and December look heavier than usual. Make sure water can drain off the field; a wet year does more damage through waterlogging and disease than through the rain itself. |
| 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 one full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 7 kinds of ground. The season below is one typical farming district's, not a figure for the whole of this area. |
| 28% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 220 growing days · about 890 mm · February to July |
|---|---|
| 24% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 349 growing days · about 1,510 mm · February to January |
| 8% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 256 growing days · about 1,140 mm · September to July |
| 6% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 254 growing days · about 1,140 mm · September to July |
| 6% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 365 growing days · about 1,540 mm · January to December |
| 5% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 240 growing days · about 910 mm · February to June |
| 4% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 236 growing days · about 900 mm · February to June |
last updated 16 September 2026 · from all 7 areas within it
Murang'a's districts
What grows here
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PineappleFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
42.5–45.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 15 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–16.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
GuavaFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 26 Jan 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
MangoFavourableGrows well in 7 of 7 districts
Plant 6 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.6–16.6 t/ha expected
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 here with irrigation
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TaroFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 3 of 7 districts
Plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 1 of 7 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 1 of 7 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 1 of 7 districts
Plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationClears in 2 of 7 areas scored
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops above are gathered from every district in Murang'a, 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 firstSupport and extension
- Agricultural Finance Corporation Credit
- National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme
- Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
- Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
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 Murang'a?
Pineapple, Lime, Lemon, Guava, Avocado all rate well in Murang'a — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Pineapple in Murang'a?
In Murang'a the window for Pineapple runs 9 Sep 2026 to 29 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Murang'a?
Divisi does. It reads Murang'a'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 Murang'a, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.