What grows in Isokan
Osun, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Isokan
| 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 1,348 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October 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 +0.7 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, 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 84% of this area. |
| 84% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 272 growing days · about 1,370 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 16% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 269 growing days · about 1,320 mm · March to November |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Isokan
84% lowland, humid, warm — 58 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2026 – 16 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 -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2026 – 29 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 -
Green gramFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 May 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
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 22 Mar 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 13.2 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 -
MoringaFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 15 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 14 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 24 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 5 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 20 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 26 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 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 3 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 24 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 16 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 26 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 -
MaizeFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 5 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
· about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 13 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 35.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 20 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 -
EggplantFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 23 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 -
TurmericFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 20 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 20 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 20 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 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 20 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 20 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 May 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 60.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 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 -
LettuceFavourablePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
16% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 58 crops
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Pearl milletFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2026 – 29 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 6 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 -
Green gramFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 May 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2026 – 18 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 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 13.2 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
MoringaFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 15 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 14 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 21 Aug 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 20 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 26 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 16 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 26 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 -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 5 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 22 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 16 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 24 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 -
CocoaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 15 May 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
· about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PineappleFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 20 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 -
EggplantFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 23 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 -
TurmericFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 20 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 20 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 20 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 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 20 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 20 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 35.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 57.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 37.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 May 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 31.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
TaroFavourablePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 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 -
LettuceFavourablePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
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 Divisi would not plant in Isokan
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.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 16 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Isokan, 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
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Bodija Market
34 km · Yam, Cassava, Maize, Cowpea
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Mile 12 Market
109 km · Tomato, Hot pepper, Onion, Yam
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Marché Dantokpa
212 km · Maize, Cassava, Yam, 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 Isokan?
African nightshade, Cashew, Cucumber, Green gram, Jute mallow all rate well in Isokan — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Isokan?
In Isokan the window for African nightshade runs 31 Mar 2026 to 29 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Isokan?
Divisi does. It reads Isokan'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 Isokan, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.