What grows in Yorro
Taraba, Nigeria
The 2026 season in Yorro
| 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 1,149 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,149 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.0 °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 16 September 2026
What grows in Yorro
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CashewFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2026 – 19 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 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 1 May 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
33.8–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 31.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 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 3.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 16 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 28 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 11.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 27 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 -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 17 May 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.9–4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 11.7 t/ha
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TobaccoFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.8–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 54.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 39.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 27 Apr 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 27.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 7 May 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 28.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceModeratePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 12.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericModeratePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 27 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSteep slope
Rain-fed. These dates are worked out from each place's own rainfall, for a field watered by the season — with irrigation a window can open earlier, close later, or come round more than once a year. Check your own field under What grows, or get the Divisi app for a calendar dated to your farm.
What grows in Yorro 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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SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 108.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 63.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourable 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 — manageable -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Yorro
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.
- Pineapple Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Swiss chard Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Lemon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- 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; 26 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Yorro, 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 Yorro
- 2 September 2026 Sweet Potato — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Oil Palm — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Turmeric — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Banana Plantain — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Mango — 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 Yorro?
Cashew, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth all rate well in Yorro — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Yorro?
In Yorro the window for Cashew runs 18 Apr 2026 to 19 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Yorro?
Divisi does. It reads Yorro'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 Yorro, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.