What grows in Bebeji
Kano, Nigeria
The 2027 season in Bebeji
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | May 2027 to October 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 848 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 848 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.1 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for 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 83% of this area. |
| 83% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 157 growing days · about 860 mm · May to October |
|---|---|
| 17% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 161 growing days · about 870 mm · May to October |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Bebeji
83% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 43 crops
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Finger milletFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 13 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
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MaizeFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Jun 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamModeratePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop
17% semi-arid, warm — 43 crops
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CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CashewFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 13 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
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MaizeFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Jun 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 3 Jun 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Jul 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 24.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamModeratePlant 4 May 2027 – 24 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry 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 Bebeji 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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Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 111.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 opens in 10 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 34.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 24.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Bebeji
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.
- Lemon Moderate — Water
- Lime Moderate — Water
- Mandarin Moderate — Water
- Grapefruit Moderate — Water
- Sweet orange Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 31 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Bebeji, 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 Bebeji
- 31 August 2026 Rice — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Green Gram — Limiting factor changed
- 31 August 2026 Sesame — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Groundnut — Limiting factor changed
- 31 August 2026 Groundnut — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Where to sell it nearby
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Sabon Gari Market
54 km · Tomato, Onion, Sweet pepper, Maize
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Dawanau International Grains Market
59 km · Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Cowpea
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Marché de Maradi
244 km · Pearl millet, Sorghum, Cowpea, Groundnut
Support and extension
- Bank of Agriculture credit facilities
- National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket
- Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
- Institute for Agricultural Research
- National Agricultural Seed Council
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Bebeji?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Carrot all rate well in Bebeji — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Bebeji?
In Bebeji the window for African eggplant runs 24 May 2027 to 2 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Bebeji?
Divisi does. It reads Bebeji'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 Bebeji, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.