What grows in Gashaka
Taraba, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Gashaka
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | April 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,343 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,343 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.9 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 96% of this area. |
| 96% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 239 growing days · about 1,370 mm · April to November |
|---|---|
| 3% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 251 growing days · about 1,550 mm · March to November |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Gashaka
96% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 54 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 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 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 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 26.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
· about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 14 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 28 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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 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 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 9 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 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 slope -
Green gramFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 slope -
SesameFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
YamFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 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 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TurmericFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 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 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 15 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 52.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
· about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.0–13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 90.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 28 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 20 May 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 20 Jun 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerModeratePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
3% highland, sub-humid, warm — 58 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.7–14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.5–19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
35.1–35.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.3–13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
34.8–35.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 52.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
· about 13.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 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 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 22 May 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 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 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 30 May 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 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 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 19 Jun 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 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 · about 6.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Green gramFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
· about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Apr 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 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 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 11.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 8.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 30 Apr 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 3 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 18 Aug 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 46 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RoselleFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameModeratePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutModeratePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 20 May 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 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerModeratePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Gashaka with irrigation
These need water applied — rain alone will not carry them here. The dates are the windows their own water supply allows.
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BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CoconutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Gashaka
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Enset Moderate — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 8 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Gashaka, 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 Gashaka
- 2 September 2026 Moringa — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Sweet Orange — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Pigeon Pea — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Cashew — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Papaya — Crop became recommendable
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
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 Gashaka?
Guava, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Mango all rate well in Gashaka — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Guava in Gashaka?
In Gashaka the window for Guava runs 21 Mar 2027 to 28 Aug 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Gashaka?
Divisi does. It reads Gashaka'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 Gashaka, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.