What grows in Katutura Central
Khomas, Namibia
The 2026/27 season in Katutura Central
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | December 2026 to April 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 376 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 +1.9 °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 one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | This area is smaller than the climate grid can resolve, so it reads as one kind of ground. |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Katutura Central
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Niger seedFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LablabFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.9 t/ha expected
· about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.3–26.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.1–17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.8–8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 26 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
16.1–19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.5–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
12.7–15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Green gramFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.4–16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SorghumFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WheatFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantFavourablePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
· about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
· about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
· about 43.9 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 Katutura Central with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 61.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
CottonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
MoringaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PapayaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 53.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
RiceFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
What Divisi would not plant in Katutura Central
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Moringa Moderate — Water
- Papaya Moderate — Water
- Rice Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 36 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Katutura Central, 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 Katutura Central
- 31 August 2026 Jute Mallow — Forecast basis changed, now based on the typical season
- 31 August 2026 Jute Mallow — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Jan 2027
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Katutura Central?
Niger seed, Lablab, Sunflower, Watermelon, Cucumber all rate well in Katutura Central — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Niger seed in Katutura Central?
In Katutura Central the window for Niger seed runs 16 Dec 2026 to 5 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Katutura Central?
Divisi does. It reads Katutura Central'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 Katutura Central, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.