What grows in Grimari
Ouaka, République centrafricaine
The 2026 season in Grimari
| 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 1,190 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,190 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 Grimari
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
14.1–15.8 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 -
CashewFavourablePlant 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 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.7–21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.4 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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 4 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.9–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–9.5 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 -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.0–8.8 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 -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 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 -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 22 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 26.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 -
BananaFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.6 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 9 Apr 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
CassavaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CocoaFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 15 Jul 2027 opens in 27 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 25 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 below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 19 Mar 2027 – 22 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
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.0–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 24 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 -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 20 Apr 2027 – 23 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 · about 39.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 24 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
LimeFavourablePlant 7 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 -
MaizeFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 25 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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 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 7 Mar 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.7–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.8–20.0 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 -
OnionFavourable
Plant 9 Apr 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 4 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 -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 15 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 -
PineappleFavourablePlant 6 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.3 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 -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 10 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 -
KaleFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 30 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 -
RoselleFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 25 Jul 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 -
SesameFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Jul 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 -
SorghumFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 17 Mar 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 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 potatoFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 6 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 16 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 43.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 18 Mar 2027 – 19 Aug 2027 opens in 24 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 -
TomatoFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
TurmericFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 16 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 -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 13 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 -
YamFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 16 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 -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 26 Apr 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 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 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 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 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 -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 14 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 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 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 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 -
LettuceFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 22.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 24 Aug 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 7 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 45.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 97.1 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 Grimari 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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Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 7 Dec 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 -
BeetrootFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 35.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Grimari
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.
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Coconut Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Beetroot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 12 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Grimari, 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 Grimari
- 31 August 2026 Pearl Millet — Planting window moved, now opens 30 Jun 2026
- 31 August 2026 African Nightshade — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Sunflower — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Apr 2027
- 31 August 2026 Amaranth — Planting window moved, now opens 12 Jun 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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Grimari?
African nightshade, Cashew, Cucumber, Green gram, Jute mallow all rate well in Grimari — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Grimari?
In Grimari the window for African nightshade runs 12 Apr 2026 to 27 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Grimari?
Divisi does. It reads Grimari'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 Grimari, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.