What grows in Narok East
Narok, Kenya
The 2026/27 season in Narok East
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to June 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 664 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 +0.9 °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 | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 33% of this area. |
| 33% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 220 growing days · about 670 mm · October to June |
|---|---|
| 17% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 175 growing days · about 660 mm · February to June |
| 13% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 186 growing days · about 670 mm · February to June |
| 13% | 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 890 mm · December to December |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Narok East
33% highland, sub-humid, warm, one season — 39 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
52.1–54.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.3–19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.5–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.3–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.7–16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.3–8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeffFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.2–26.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 22 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.8–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
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PapayaFavourablePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.4 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
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 — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChilliFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
MaizeFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 21 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GarlicFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 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 30.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutModeratePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericModeratePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
17% highland, semi-arid, warm — 57 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
51.4–54.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
31.6–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.9–30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.1–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.1–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.4–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.7–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.8–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.3 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 5 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 7 Jan 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CottonFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Green gramFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
RoselleFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
13% highland, sub-humid, warm, two seasons — 37 crops
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Passion fruitFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.7–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.5–26.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.7–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.5–16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeffFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.4–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.0–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
25.0–30.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.0–21.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 28 Feb 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.7–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 8 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.4–8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 54.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.8 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
WheatFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 15 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 3 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GarlicFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
EnsetFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 17.5 t/ha expected
· about 29.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.2 t/ha
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TurmericModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GroundnutModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable
13% high montane, humid, warm — 16 crops
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EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
26.2–26.8 t/ha expected
· about 29.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–2.9 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) -
WheatFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.6–23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.0–23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
28.7–34.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.9–6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.4–0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Steep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 29 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
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 Narok East 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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Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Narok East
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.
- Cassava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Moringa 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
- Yam Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 15 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Narok East, 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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Wakulima Market
96 km · Tomato, Irish potato, Cabbage, Onion
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Nakuru Market
96 km · Maize, Irish potato, Cabbage, Tomato
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Karatina Market
148 km · Irish potato, Cabbage, Tomato, Maize
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 Narok East?
Swiss chard, Beetroot, Common bean, Irish potato, Lettuce all rate well in Narok East — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Swiss chard in Narok East?
In Narok East the window for Swiss chard runs 16 Jan 2027 to 15 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Narok East?
Divisi does. It reads Narok East'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 Narok East, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.