What grows in Homoine
Inhambane, Moçambique
The 2026/27 season in Homoine
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to July 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 919 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, 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 +1.1 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 64% of this area. |
| 64% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 278 growing days · about 900 mm · October to August |
|---|---|
| 34% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 265 growing days · about 840 mm · November to July |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Homoine
64% lowland, humid, warm — 62 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
47.8–49.0 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 2 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 2 Jun 2027 opens in 5 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 -
GuavaFavourablePlant 14 Nov 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.7–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 15 Nov 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 7 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 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 -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 8 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 23 Nov 2026 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 Nov 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 Nov 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 3 Dec 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 9 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 10 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 21 Dec 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 17 Dec 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 2 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 2 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 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 optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Nov 2026 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 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 -
MaizeFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.8 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 -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Dec 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MoringaFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 6 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 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 optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 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 -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 24 Oct 2026 – 23 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CocoaFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 13 Nov 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 22 Dec 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 16 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 14 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
34% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 61 crops
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PineappleFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
47.0–48.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MangoFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 5 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 -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 14 Nov 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 7 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 8 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.0 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 27 Nov 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 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 30 Nov 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 3 Dec 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 9 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Dec 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 12 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 8 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 14 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 16 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 30 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CocoaFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 14 Nov 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 5 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 31.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TurmericFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 3 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-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 Homoine 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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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 -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourable 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 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Homoine
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.
- Avocado Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Teff Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 12 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Homoine, 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 Homoine
- 31 August 2026 Lablab — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Water
- 31 August 2026 Pearl Millet — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Soil
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
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 Homoine?
Pineapple, Mango, Cashew, Fonio, Groundnut all rate well in Homoine — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Pineapple in Homoine?
In Homoine the window for Pineapple runs 22 Oct 2026 to 11 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Homoine?
Divisi does. It reads Homoine'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 Homoine, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.