What grows in Tosing
Quthing, Lesotho
The 2026/27 season in Tosing
| 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 704 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.8 °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, cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 76% of this area. |
| 76% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 241 growing days · about 740 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 157 growing days · about 620 mm · November to May |
| 7% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 192 growing days · about 660 mm · October to May |
| 3% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 149 growing days · about 570 mm · November to April |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Tosing
14% highland, semi-arid, mild winter — 31 crops
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SunflowerFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 0.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.8–20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.5–12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LablabModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
SorghumModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TobaccoModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 0.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SoybeanModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Finger milletModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
AmaranthModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
MaizeModeratePlant 7 Nov 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CarrotModeratePlant 6 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OkraModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 7.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
EggplantModeratePlant 18 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
7% highland, sub-humid, mild winter — 18 crops
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LablabModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
0.4–0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.3–0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 0.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.9–7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.4–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.0–7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.4–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 5 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.1–7.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 25 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 7.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 26 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 26 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
3% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 38 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.3–19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
11.1–13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.5–6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
11.2–13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
African eggplantModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumModeratePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 0.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoModeratePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramModeratePlant 15 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
AmaranthModeratePlant 15 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CowpeaModeratePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 opens in 8 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeModeratePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 opens in 8 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
BeetrootModeratePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 1 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 7.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OkraModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 11 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantModeratePlant 31 Oct 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
ChilliModeratePlant 31 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jul 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil 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 Divisi would not plant in Tosing
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.
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sesame Moderate — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Guava Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 36 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Tosing, 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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Durban Fresh Produce Market
292 km · Banana & plantain, Irish potato, Tomato, Cabbage
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Joburg Market
459 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Tosing?
Pumpkin, Sunflower, Beetroot, Common bean, Cucumber all rate well in Tosing — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Pumpkin in Tosing?
In Tosing the window for Pumpkin runs 4 Jan 2027 to 13 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Tosing?
Divisi does. It reads Tosing'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 Tosing, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.