What grows in Segala
Kayes, Mali
The 2027 season in Segala
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | June 2027 to October 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 504 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September looks 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 +1.6 °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 short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Segala
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Common beanFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 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 -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 39 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 37 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 — manageableLimited rooting depthEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 18 Jul 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 42 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
32.8–35.0 t/ha expected
· about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 18 Jul 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 42 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
· about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 · about 33.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 58.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
RiceFavourablePlant 18 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
RoselleFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
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 Segala 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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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CashewFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 102.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 32.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CassavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Late-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.8 t/ha expected
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CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Late-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageable -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModerate Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
What Divisi would not plant in Segala
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.
- Lablab Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pumpkin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cucumber Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Finger millet Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Lettuce Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Kale Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Water
- Cassava Unsuitable — Water
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Enset Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 42 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Segala, 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 Segala
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Season length
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Season length
- 2 September 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Season length
- 2 September 2026 Lemon — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Amaranth — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Segala?
Common bean, Cowpea, Egusi melon, Fonio, Green gram all rate well in Segala — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Common bean in Segala?
In Segala the window for Common bean runs 18 Jun 2027 to 18 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Segala?
Divisi does. It reads Segala'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 Segala, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.