What grows in Mbrès
Nana-Gribizi, République centrafricaine
The 2026 season in Mbrès
| 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 1,043 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,043 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.3 °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 Mbrès
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 3 May 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.0–16.7 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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 7 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 May 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
22.6–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2026 – 20 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 — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
32.5–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 31 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 — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 May 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
32.8–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 26 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 — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 29 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 — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 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 — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 28 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 -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 26 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 — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 28 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 below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 28 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 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 -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 11 Aug 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 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 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 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 13 May 2027 – 22 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.4–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 May 2027 – 2 Jul 2027 opens in 31 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 28 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 -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 12 Jun 2027 opens in 26 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 -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 13 May 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 32 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 — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 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
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 22 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
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 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 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 4 May 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 31 weeks
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 — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 3.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 22 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 29 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 — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 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 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
PineappleFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 May 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 21.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GingerModeratePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 22 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.3 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 Mbrès 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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Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 55.6 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 19.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 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 27.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 23.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Mbrès
Every crop in the catalogue is scored against this district, not only the ones that work — so the list above is a decision rather than a shortlist. These are the rest, with what ruled each one out.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Niger seed 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
- Taro Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 21 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Mbrès, 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 Mbrès
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Tomato — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 2 September 2026 Tomato — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
This calendar moves
Planting windows shift with the forecast. Leave your email and we'll send what changed, and a note when planting time nears — a couple of emails a month at most.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Mbrès?
African nightshade, Cashew, Cucumber, Jute mallow, Okra all rate well in Mbrès — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Mbrès?
In Mbrès the window for African nightshade runs 3 May 2026 to 20 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Mbrès?
Divisi does. It reads Mbrès'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 Mbrès, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.