What grows in Soanierana Ivongo
Analanjirofo, Madagascar
The 2025 season in Soanierana Ivongo
| When the rains are expected | September 2025 to September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,913 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,913 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.8 °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 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 2,120 mm · January to December |
|---|---|
| 3% | 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 3,020 mm · January to December |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Soanierana Ivongo
97% lowland, humid, warm — 69 crops
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MoringaFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GuavaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.4 t/ha expected
· about 52.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BananaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LemonFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.5–13.6 t/ha expected
· about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.1–14.2 t/ha expected
· about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 74.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 18.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TaroFavourablePlant 10 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
YamModeratePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CottonModeratePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericModeratePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerModeratePlant 10 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SorghumModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 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 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pearl milletModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Green gramModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Egusi melonModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantModeratePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutModeratePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
· about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonModeratePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinModeratePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CarrotModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OkraModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CowpeaModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Spider plantModeratePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RiceModeratePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
· about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
· about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicModeratePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatModeratePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceModeratePlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageModeratePlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
· about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
3% humid, warm — 70 crops
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MangoFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.1 t/ha expected
· about 52.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
· about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
· about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 27 Dec 2025 – 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 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
· about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GuavaFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BananaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 45.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 2 Mar 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 — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MoringaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.2 t/ha expected
· about 18.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 67.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 74.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CashewFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SesameFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
· about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
RiceFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TaroFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
· about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
· about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
YamFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CottonFavourablePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerFavourablePlant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 May 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.8 t/ha expected
· about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What Divisi would not plant in Soanierana Ivongo
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 Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 4 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Soanierana Ivongo, 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 Soanierana Ivongo
- 2 September 2026 Mango — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Mango — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Turmeric — Limiting factor changed
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Soanierana Ivongo?
Avocado, Robusta coffee, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime all rate well in Soanierana Ivongo — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Soanierana Ivongo?
In Soanierana Ivongo the window for Avocado runs 8 Oct 2026 to 10 Jun 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Soanierana Ivongo?
Divisi does. It reads Soanierana Ivongo'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 Soanierana Ivongo, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.