What grows in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)
Omaheke, Namibia
The 2026/27 season in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)
| 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 436 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 +2.0 °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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 62% of this area. |
| 62% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 94 growing days · about 420 mm · December to April |
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| 31% | 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 400 mm · December to April |
| 6% | too dry for rain-fed cropping without irrigation; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season no rain-fed season · about 370 mm |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)
62% highland, semi-arid, warm — 39 crops
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LablabFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.6–18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.3–27.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 28 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.2–8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
12.4–15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
FonioFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 4.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 4 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 14 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
EggplantFavourablePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutModeratePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 16.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk
31% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 38 crops
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LablabFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
23.4–27.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.1–18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
6.9–8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 12 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
2.3–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 12 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 5 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
13.4–15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 22 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.5–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 2.0 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 9 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
FonioFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 25 Dec 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OkraFavourablePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotFavourablePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Dec 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoModeratePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthModeratePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 19 Dec 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutModeratePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 opens in 11 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 12 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 9 Dec 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen) 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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SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 42 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.5 t/ha expected
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ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming
What Divisi would not plant in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)
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.
- Teff Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Moringa Moderate — Frost & pests
- Papaya Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Rice Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable
- 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
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 35 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Okarukambe (Steinhausen), 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
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?
Pearl millet, Lablab, Niger seed, Pumpkin, Sunflower all rate well in Okarukambe (Steinhausen) — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Pearl millet in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?
In Okarukambe (Steinhausen) the window for Pearl millet runs 20 Dec 2026 to 30 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Okarukambe (Steinhausen)?
Divisi does. It reads Okarukambe (Steinhausen)'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 Okarukambe (Steinhausen), not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.