What grows in Cidade de Lichinga
Niassa, Moçambique
The 2026/27 season in Cidade de Lichinga
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | November 2026 to May 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,251 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January and February 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 +1.3 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Cidade de Lichinga
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GuavaFavourablePlant 22 Oct 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 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 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
CashewFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
Common beanFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
LemonFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
LimeFavourablePlant 2 Nov 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
MangoFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
PapayaFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spot -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 11 Nov 2026 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 10 Nov 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 19 Nov 2026 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 23 Nov 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 22 Nov 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
· about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 20 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 opens in 3 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 -
KaleFavourablePlant 11 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 35.0 t/ha expected
· about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 23 Oct 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 27 Oct 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 6 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
YamFavourablePlant 30 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 17 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 21.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNo soil data for this spotEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TurmericModeratePlant 17 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonDry season too long for this crop
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Cidade de Lichinga 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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PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 59.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 90.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Cidade de Lichinga
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.
- Wheat 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
- Avocado Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Garlic Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pineapple Moderate — Water
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Banana Unsuitable
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Enset Unsuitable
- Oil palm Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 18 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Cidade de Lichinga, 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 firstThis 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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Chinkhoma Auction Floors
126 km · Tobacco
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Kanengo Auction Floors
137 km · Tobacco
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Lilongwe Old Town Market
143 km · Maize, Groundnut, Common bean, Soybean
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 Cidade de Lichinga?
Guava, African eggplant, Bambara groundnut, Cashew, Common bean all rate well in Cidade de Lichinga — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Guava in Cidade de Lichinga?
In Cidade de Lichinga the window for Guava runs 22 Oct 2026 to 1 Mar 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Cidade de Lichinga?
Divisi does. It reads Cidade de Lichinga'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 Cidade de Lichinga, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.