What grows in Toto
Nasarawa, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Toto
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | April 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,200 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September looks 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 +0.9 °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 full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Toto
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 8 May 2026 – 17 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CashewFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 2 May 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 -
MoringaFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 29 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 13.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CottonFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 23 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 12 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.7 t/ha expected
· about 33.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 23 Jun 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 13.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GingerModeratePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk
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 Toto 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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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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageable -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Toto
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.
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 23 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Toto, 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 Toto
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Planting window moved, now opens 15 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Banana Plantain — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Banana Plantain — 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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Onitsha Main Market
254 km · Yam, Cassava, Rice, Maize
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Dawanau International Grains Market
435 km · Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Cowpea
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 Toto?
African nightshade, Cashew, Jute mallow, Okra, Pearl millet all rate well in Toto — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Toto?
In Toto the window for African nightshade runs 8 May 2026 to 17 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Toto?
Divisi does. It reads Toto'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 Toto, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.