What grows in KaNyaka
Cidade de Maputo, Moçambique
The 2026/27 season in KaNyaka
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to July 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 830 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, October, November and December 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 +0.9 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 44% of this area. |
| 44% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 244 growing days · about 820 mm · September to July |
|---|---|
| 22% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 276 growing days · about 830 mm · September to July |
| 22% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 276 growing days · about 830 mm · September to July |
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 245 growing days · about 820 mm · September to July |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in KaNyaka
44% sub-humid, warm — 66 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourablePlant 10 Nov 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 10 Nov 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.4–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.0–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 14 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.3–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 24 Dec 2026 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 14 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 67.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 24 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 14 Dec 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 110.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 4 Dec 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 3 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
· about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 17 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
· about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 2 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
CabbageModeratePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 May 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
22% lowland, humid, warm — 66 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 69.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.5–21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 23 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 23 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 1 Dec 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 1 Dec 2026 – 1 Jun 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.5–21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 11 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 15 Dec 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 23 Dec 2026 – 6 Apr 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 23 Dec 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 23 Dec 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 23 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 15 Dec 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 67.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 62.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 23 Dec 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 18 Jan 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 40.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
YamFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 15 Dec 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 35.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 44.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 110.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
BananaFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 59.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 18 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
· about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 28.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CabbageModeratePlant 15 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 47.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 KaNyaka 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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GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
What Divisi would not plant in KaNyaka
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.
- Tea Moderate — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 7 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across KaNyaka, 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 KaNyaka
- 1 September 2026 Amaranth — Crop became recommendable
- 1 September 2026 Sweet Pepper — Crop became recommendable
- 1 September 2026 Pumpkin Butternut — Crop became recommendable
- 1 September 2026 Teff — Crop became recommendable
- 1 September 2026 Pearl Millet — 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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Mercado do Xipamanine
38 km · Cassava, Tomato, Onion, Sweet potato
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Mercado Grossista do Zimpeto
41 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
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Tshwane Market
474 km · Irish potato, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage
Support and extension
- Programa de Desenvolvimento Inclusivo de Cadeias de Valor Agro-Alimentares
- SUSTENTA
- Autoridade Nacional de Sementes
- Direcção Nacional de Extensão Agrária
- Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in KaNyaka?
Pineapple, Lime, Mandarin, Lemon, Sesame all rate well in KaNyaka — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Pineapple in KaNyaka?
In KaNyaka the window for Pineapple runs 5 Oct 2026 to 25 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in KaNyaka?
Divisi does. It reads KaNyaka'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 KaNyaka, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.