What grows in Tinderet
Nandi, Kenya
The 2026/27 season in Tinderet
| When the rains are expected | February 2026 to January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,402 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, 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 +1.2 °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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 59% of this area. |
| 59% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 360 growing days · about 1,390 mm · February to January |
|---|---|
| 30% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 350 growing days · about 1,230 mm · February to January |
| 11% | 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 1,370 mm · December to December |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Tinderet
59% highland, humid, warm — 44 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
54.9–55.0 t/ha expected
· about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
· about 27.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
24.7–25.0 t/ha expected
· about 36.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MangoFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 42 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeffFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 35.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerModeratePlant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
30% lowland, humid, warm — 66 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
50.6–50.8 t/ha expected
· about 64.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
27.6–27.7 t/ha expected
· about 27.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
· about 36.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.5–22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MangoFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
· about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2027 – 27 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–23.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable
11% high montane, humid, warm — 32 crops
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EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
· about 27.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
· about 36.9 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.4–10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.7 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
24.1–24.2 t/ha expected
· about 64.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
· about 32.3 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootModeratePlant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatModeratePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerModeratePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinModeratePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LablabModeratePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceModeratePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SorghumModeratePlant 10 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberModeratePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 35.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
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 Tinderet
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.
- Cashew Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 5 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Tinderet, 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 firstThis 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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Eldoret Market
50 km · Maize, Wheat, Irish potato, Common bean
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Kibuye Market
56 km · Maize, Sorghum, Common bean, Tomato
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Nakuru Market
101 km · Maize, Irish potato, Cabbage, Tomato
Support and extension
- Agricultural Finance Corporation Credit
- National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme
- Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
- Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Tinderet?
Enset, Guava, Lemon, Pineapple, Sweet orange all rate well in Tinderet — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Enset in Tinderet?
In Tinderet the window for Enset runs 21 Jan 2026 to 1 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Tinderet?
Divisi does. It reads Tinderet'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 Tinderet, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.