What grows in Miarinarivo
Itasy, Madagascar
The 2026/27 season in Miarinarivo
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,521 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January and February 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 +1.2 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, 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 95% of this area. |
| 95% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 194 growing days · about 1,490 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 4% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 236 growing days · about 1,530 mm · October to June |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Miarinarivo
95% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 58 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
19.6–20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 49.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
33.8–34.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 54.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 22 Jan 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Nov 2026 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 2 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 2 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 23 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 13 Dec 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
YamFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.8 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk
4% highland, sub-humid, warm — 47 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Steep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.8–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 49.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 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 — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 9 Feb 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 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 21 Oct 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 17 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 22 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 17 Oct 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 19 Oct 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 24 Feb 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 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 9.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 19 Oct 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 28.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil 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 Miarinarivo 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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BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Miarinarivo
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Cashew Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Egusi melon 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
- Cassava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Banana Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 12 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Miarinarivo, 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 Miarinarivo
- 2 September 2026 Avocado — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lemon — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Lemon — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Cashew — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Cashew — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
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 Miarinarivo?
Avocado, Guava, Lemon, Lime, Mango all rate well in Miarinarivo — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Miarinarivo?
In Miarinarivo the window for Avocado runs 2 Oct 2026 to 20 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Miarinarivo?
Divisi does. It reads Miarinarivo'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 Miarinarivo, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.