What grows in Alindao
Basse-Kotto, République centrafricaine
The 2026 season in Alindao
| 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 1,167 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,167 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.2 °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 84% of this area. |
| 84% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 260 growing days · about 1,220 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 15% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 297 growing days · about 1,260 mm · March to December |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Alindao
84% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 61 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2026 – 8 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
32.4–33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.0–21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.0–15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2026 – 11 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 — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.4–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
23.8–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.7–20.0 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 1 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 23.7 t/ha expected
· about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 13 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 28 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
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 29 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 — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 May 2027 – 20 May 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 May 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
· about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 18 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 6 May 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 31 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 — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 22 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BananaFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 2 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.8 t/ha expected
· about 41.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 14 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 56.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 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 season -
GingerFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 24 May 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 17.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
15% lowland, humid, warm — 57 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2026 – 14 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OkraFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
9.0–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2026 – 29 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2026 – 1 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 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.8–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
22.8–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.6–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2026 – 29 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
24.2–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.8–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 29 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 -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 4 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 30 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 11 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LablabFavourablePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 61.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 29 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
· about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 30 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 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 17 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 26 Jul 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 5 May 2027 – 27 May 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
· about 41.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 — manageable -
GingerFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 62.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 23 May 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 17.4 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 Divisi would not plant in Alindao
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 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
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 13 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Alindao, and the map colours which kind of ground each part of it is. Your own soil, slope and rainfall will shift the dates — the Divisi app works them out for your field, and dates each job that follows.
Or check your field firstThis calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Alindao?
African nightshade, Cashew, Common bean, Cowpea, Cucumber all rate well in Alindao — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Alindao?
In Alindao the window for African nightshade runs 18 Apr 2026 to 21 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Alindao?
Divisi does. It reads Alindao'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 Alindao, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.