What grows in Kolondieba
Bougouni, Mali
The 2027 season in Kolondieba
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | May 2027 to November 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 938 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 938 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.4 °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 60% of this area. |
| 60% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 199 growing days · about 960 mm · May to November |
|---|---|
| 39% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 168 growing days · about 930 mm · May to October |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Kolondieba
60% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 47 crops
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GroundnutFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 26 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 15 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 May 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 29 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 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 (lime) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 26 May 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 6 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
· about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 17 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 1 Jul 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 15.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericModeratePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop
39% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 46 crops
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GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 3 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MangoFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 31 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 31 May 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 28 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 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 (lime) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
GuavaFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 28 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 18 May 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 8 May 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
· about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 3 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 15.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TurmericModeratePlant 8 May 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonDry season too long for this crop
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 Kolondieba 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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SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 111.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 53.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 24.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Kolondieba
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.
- Pineapple Moderate — Water
- Sweet orange Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 27 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Kolondieba, 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 Kolondieba
- 31 August 2026 Banana Plantain — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Sesame — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Fonio — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Cucumber — Crop became recommendable
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Where to sell it nearby
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Marché de Sikasso
98 km · Maize, Mango, Irish potato, Sorghum
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Grand Marché de Bamako
219 km · Pearl millet, Sorghum, Rice, Maize
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Grand Marché de Bobo-Dioulasso
247 km · Maize, Sorghum, Mango, Sesame
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Kolondieba?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Carrot all rate well in Kolondieba — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Kolondieba?
In Kolondieba the window for African eggplant runs 26 May 2027 to 4 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Kolondieba?
Divisi does. It reads Kolondieba'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 Kolondieba, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.