What grows in Kurmi
Taraba, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Kurmi
| 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 1,489 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,489 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 | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 1 October 2026
What grows in Kurmi
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CashewFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 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 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 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 -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 5 Jun 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CucumberFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
· about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 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 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 23 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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) -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EggplantFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 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 -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 1.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 31 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 -
ChilliFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 9 May 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 28 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 0.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 8 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 56.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RoselleFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 3 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 16 Mar 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.6–20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 14 May 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 14 Apr 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 19 Sep 2027 opens in 25 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 -
YamFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 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 -
GingerFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 25 May 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
· about 17.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 97.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 3 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceModeratePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
· about 7.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
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 Kurmi 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 48.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 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 2.4 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 1.6 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 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.6 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 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth
What Divisi would not plant in Kurmi
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Beetroot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Coconut Moderate — Water
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 18 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Kurmi, 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 Kurmi
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Tea — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Tea — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
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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Marché de Foumbot
196 km · Tomato, Cabbage, Carrot, Sweet pepper
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Marché de Bafoussam
203 km · Tomato, Irish potato, Common bean, Maize
Support and extension
- Bank of Agriculture credit facilities
- National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket
- Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
- Institute for Agricultural Research
- National Agricultural Seed Council
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Kurmi?
Cashew, Guava, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin all rate well in Kurmi — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Kurmi?
In Kurmi the window for Cashew runs 28 Mar 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Kurmi?
Divisi does. It reads Kurmi'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 Kurmi, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.