What grows in Emurua Dikirr
Narok, Kenya
The 2025 season in Emurua Dikirr
| When the rains are expected | December 2025 to December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,060 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — 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 +0.7 °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 97% of this area. |
| 97% | 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 1,140 mm · June to June |
|---|---|
| 3% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 348 growing days · about 940 mm · December to December |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Emurua Dikirr
97% highland, humid, warm — 54 crops
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LablabFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 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 below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.0 t/ha expected
· about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.1 t/ha expected
· about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.0–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.5–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.6–13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TomatoFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.2 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 -
ChilliFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
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TeffFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
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SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.8 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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.9 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 -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 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 -
GarlicFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
· about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 43.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.5 t/ha expected
· about 52.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
· about 2.1 t/ha
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GrapefruitFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerModeratePlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
RiceModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Not enough water in season
3% humid, warm — 54 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.0 t/ha expected
· about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.1–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.6–25.0 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 -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–25.0 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 -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
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LimeFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–18.0 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 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.0–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
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AvocadoFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.8–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.1 t/ha expected
· about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 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 -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
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 -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 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 -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.4 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 -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
· about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 43.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.5 t/ha expected
· about 52.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 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 optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
· about 2.1 t/ha
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RiceModeratePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
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GingerModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Emurua Dikirr with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
What Divisi would not plant in Emurua Dikirr
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.
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Robusta coffee Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cowpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 20 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Emurua Dikirr, 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 Emurua Dikirr
- 2 September 2026 Pigeon Pea — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Soil
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Planting window moved, now opens 31 Jan 2027
- 2 September 2026 Maize — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — 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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Kibuye Market
111 km · Maize, Sorghum, Common bean, Tomato
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Nakuru Market
131 km · Maize, Irish potato, Cabbage, Tomato
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Eldoret Market
171 km · Maize, Wheat, Irish potato, Common bean
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 Emurua Dikirr?
Avocado, Enset, Finger millet, Guava, Chilli all rate well in Emurua Dikirr — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Emurua Dikirr?
In Emurua Dikirr the window for Avocado runs 20 Jul 2026 to 21 May 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Emurua Dikirr?
Divisi does. It reads Emurua Dikirr'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 Emurua Dikirr, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.