What grows in Nampala
Segou, Mali
The 2027 season in Nampala
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | July 2027 to September 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 355 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 355 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +2.0 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 17% of this area. |
| 82% | too dry for rain-fed cropping without irrigation; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season no rain-fed season · about 290 mm · July to September |
|---|---|
| 17% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 81 growing days · about 380 mm · July to September |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Nampala
82% lowland, arid, warm — 15 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
4.9–6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonShallow soil -
Common beanFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SorghumFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
CottonFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceModeratePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
MaizeModeratePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
17% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 29 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.0–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 11 Jul 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.8–8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SesameFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 11 Jul 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
MaizeFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CarrotFavourablePlant 9 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 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
RiceFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
PapayaFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
RoselleModeratePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChilliModeratePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantModeratePlant 9 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
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 Nampala 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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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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
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 -
MoringaFavourable 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 -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
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 — manageable -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 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 — 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 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 34.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 42 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
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 -
MandarinFavourable 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 — 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 27.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Nampala
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.
- Moringa Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Lettuce Moderate — Temperature
- Kale Moderate — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable — Water
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cucumber Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 45 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Nampala, 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 Nampala
- 31 August 2026 Jute Mallow — Crop stopped being 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 Niono
73 km · Rice, Onion, Maize, Sorghum
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Marché de Mopti
142 km · Rice, Pearl millet, Sorghum, Onion
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Marché de Ségou
163 km · Rice, Pearl millet, Sorghum, Maize
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Nampala?
Cowpea, Green gram, Jute mallow, Pearl millet, Common bean all rate well in Nampala — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cowpea in Nampala?
In Nampala the window for Cowpea runs 29 Jun 2027 to 9 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Nampala?
Divisi does. It reads Nampala'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 Nampala, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.