What grows in Tobias Hainyeko
Khomas, Namibia
The 2026 season in Tobias Hainyeko
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | January 2026 to April 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 367 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 +2.1 °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 one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 80% of this area. |
| 80% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 88 growing days · about 380 mm · January to April |
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| 20% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 86 growing days · about 370 mm · January to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Tobias Hainyeko
80% semi-arid, warm — 37 crops
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SunflowerFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.5–0.6 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 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.0–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
11.9–14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SorghumFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.8–2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
10.6–12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.2–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.2 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WheatModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
MaizeModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 54.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionModerate
Plant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Spider plantModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
20% highland, semi-arid, warm — 37 crops
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SunflowerFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.4–0.5 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 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
15.9–18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
4.6–5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
10.3–11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
9.8–11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.5–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Egusi melonModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.4–0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Bambara groundnutModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Finger milletModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
FonioModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 54.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 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 -
CowpeaModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BeetrootModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 29 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 39.0 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 Tobias Hainyeko 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 34.3 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 19.6 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 36.3 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 36.3 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 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.4 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 24.5 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 2.9 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 1.3 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 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MoringaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.6 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 23.4 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 19.5 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 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil 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 18.9 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 50.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 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 13.2 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 1.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
What Divisi would not plant in Tobias Hainyeko
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
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Rice Moderate — Water
- Garlic Moderate — Water
- 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
- 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; 37 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Tobias Hainyeko, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Tobias Hainyeko?
Bambara groundnut, Egusi melon, Green gram, Lablab, Niger seed all rate well in Tobias Hainyeko — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Bambara groundnut in Tobias Hainyeko?
In Tobias Hainyeko the window for Bambara groundnut runs 20 Dec 2026 to 30 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Tobias Hainyeko?
Divisi does. It reads Tobias Hainyeko'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 Tobias Hainyeko, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.