What grows in Afijio
Oyo, Nigeria
These figures also cover Alindao, where the engine returns the same answer.
The 2026 season in Afijio
| 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 1,126 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 +0.8 °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 266 growing days · about 1,160 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 267 growing days · about 1,190 mm · March to November |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Afijio
89% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 58 crops
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WatermelonFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 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 4 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 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 9 Mar 2026 – 5 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 23 Mar 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
· about 13.2 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 29 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 8 Apr 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
MangoFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 21 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 29 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 21 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 3 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 21 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 -
MaizeFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
CocoaFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 13 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 18 May 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
· about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PineappleFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.1 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) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 May 2027 – 13 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 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 13 Jun 2027 opens in 21 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 5 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CassavaFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 58.3 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 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.5 t/ha expected
· about 36.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 24.7 t/ha expected
· about 28.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CoconutFavourablePlant 23 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
· about 15.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 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 -
GingerFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
11% sub-humid, warm — 58 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2026 – 3 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 9 Mar 2026 – 20 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 4 Apr 2026 – 20 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 -
Green gramFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 20 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 5 May 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2026 – 7 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 10 Apr 2026 – 22 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 -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
· about 13.2 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2026 – 16 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
GuavaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 9 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 27 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 16 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 7 Mar 2027 – 30 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 — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 24 Feb 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 21 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 -
CocoaFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 20 Apr 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 29 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 19 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 23 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 19 May 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
· about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 7 May 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 21 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 16 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 21 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 6 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
PineappleFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.5 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 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 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 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 26.9 t/ha expected
· about 28.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
· about 36.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 53.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CoconutFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
· about 15.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TaroFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 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 -
GingerFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-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 Divisi would not plant in Afijio
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 Afijio, 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 Afijio
- 2 September 2026 Bambara Groundnut — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Bambara Groundnut — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Finger Millet — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
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
41 km · Yam, Cassava, Maize, Cowpea
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Mile 12 Market
137 km · Tomato, Hot pepper, Onion, Yam
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Marché de Glazoué
170 km · Yam, Maize, Cassava, 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 Afijio?
African nightshade, Cashew, Common bean, Cowpea, Cucumber all rate well in Afijio — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Afijio?
In Afijio the window for African nightshade runs 3 Apr 2026 to 19 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Afijio?
Divisi does. It reads Afijio'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 Afijio, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.