What grows in Ifedayo
Osun, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Ifedayo
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,267 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 +0.8 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 89% of this area. |
| 89% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 258 growing days · about 1,270 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 255 growing days · about 1,260 mm · March to November |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Ifedayo
89% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 63 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2026 – 8 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 -
CucumberFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
· about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 -
LimeFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 29 May 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
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 — manageableLimited rooting depthEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 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 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 25 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 29 May 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
· about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 15 Apr 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 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 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 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 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 23 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 -
RiceFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 28 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 -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 43.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 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 -
ChilliFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 25 Feb 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.7 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 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 -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 19 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 19.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.6 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 -
CoconutFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
BananaFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
GingerFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TaroFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk
11% sub-humid, warm — 62 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 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 optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 29.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 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 optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 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 optimumSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
· about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 33.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 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 optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.9 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 optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 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 optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 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 optimumSteep slope -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.9 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
· about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RoselleFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 43.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 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 optimumSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.6 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 -
CoconutFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 19.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BananaFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GingerFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TaroFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
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 Ifedayo with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
What Divisi would not plant in Ifedayo
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.
- Beetroot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 11 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Ifedayo, 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 Ifedayo
- 2 September 2026 Moringa — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Moringa — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 2 September 2026 Banana Plantain — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Oil Palm — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Lime — 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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Bodija Market
126 km · Yam, Cassava, Maize, Cowpea
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Mile 12 Market
227 km · Tomato, Hot pepper, Onion, Yam
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Onitsha Main Market
286 km · Yam, Cassava, Rice, Maize
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 Ifedayo?
Cashew, Cucumber, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade all rate well in Ifedayo — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Ifedayo?
In Ifedayo the window for Cashew runs 14 Mar 2026 to 8 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Ifedayo?
Divisi does. It reads Ifedayo'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 Ifedayo, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.