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What grows in Maï-Ndombe
République démocratique du Congo
The 2026 season in Maï-Ndombe
| When the rains are expected | July 2026 to July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,485 mm in a typical farming district |
| Across its districts | From about 1,302 mm in the driest of 8 districts to about 1,625 mm in the wettest |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,485 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| What that supports | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 16 September 2026 · from all 8 areas within it
Maï-Ndombe's districts
What grows here
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African eggplantFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 30 Jun 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African nightshadeFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 20 Jul 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BananaFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CarrotFavourableGrows well in 8 of 8 districts
Plant 20 Jul 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
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.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops above are gathered from every district in Maï-Ndombe, and the ground under them is not all the same. 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.
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 Maï-Ndombe?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Banana all rate well in Maï-Ndombe — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Maï-Ndombe?
In Maï-Ndombe the window for African eggplant runs 30 Jun 2026 to 11 Apr 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Maï-Ndombe?
Divisi does. It reads Maï-Ndombe'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 Maï-Ndombe, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.