What grows in Walungu
Sud-Kivu, République démocratique du Congo
The 2026/27 season in Walungu
| When the rains are expected | August 2026 to July 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,612 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, October, November and December look heavier than usual. Make sure water can drain off the field; a wet year does more damage through waterlogging and disease than through the rain itself. |
| 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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 56% of this area. |
| 56% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 320 growing days · about 1,400 mm · August to July |
|---|---|
| 32% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 311 growing days · about 1,260 mm · August to June |
| 6% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 365 growing days · about 1,700 mm · January to December |
| 4% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 282 growing days · about 960 mm · September to June |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Walungu
56% highland, humid, warm — 33 crops
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LemonFavourablePlant 18 Aug 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 18 Aug 2026 – 16 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourablePlant 1 Sep 2026 – 16 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 24 Aug 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 4 Aug 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 44 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 4 Aug 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 44 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.4–12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
KaleModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CarrotModeratePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 24 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 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) -
OnionModerate
Plant 3 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinModeratePlant 19 Aug 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 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) -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 17 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GarlicModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatModeratePlant 18 Aug 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanModeratePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 16 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Niger seedModeratePlant 18 Aug 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CucumberModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 13 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LablabModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoModeratePlant 4 Aug 2026 – 17 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanModeratePlant 4 Aug 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 44 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
32% lowland, humid, warm, rain year-round — 63 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 27 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BananaFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.6–25.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LemonFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.2–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.3–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LimeFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 26 Aug 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CocoaFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2027 – 5 Sep 2027 opens in 46 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 38.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 1 Sep 2026 – 28 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EnsetFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 25 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.3–19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CassavaFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 46 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MoringaFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 20 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 open now
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
FonioFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Green gramFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 20 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 19 Sep 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 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) -
YamFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 4 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Aug 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 0.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 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) -
TaroFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GingerModeratePlant 16 Aug 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 46 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
6% high montane, humid, warm — 24 crops
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LemonFavourablePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 8 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.5 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 11 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.3–10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeaFavourablePlant 26 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EnsetFavourablePlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.3–22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.0–14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)Correctable with liming -
TeffModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 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 optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 11 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
KaleModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CarrotModeratePlant 26 Aug 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.8–11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
BeetrootModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 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) -
OnionModerate
Plant 28 Aug 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceModeratePlant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PumpkinModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 20 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 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) -
GarlicModeratePlant 9 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
WheatModeratePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 4.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SunflowerModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
Common beanModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SorghumModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
TomatoModeratePlant 27 Jul 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
CabbageModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime)
4% lowland, humid, warm, one season — 21 crops
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GuavaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.2–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 21.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.2–16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CashewFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 22 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
33.9–34.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.8–12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BananaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.8–14.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CocoaFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 25 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 Divisi would not plant in Walungu
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.
- Roselle Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sesame Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 6 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Walungu, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Walungu?
Avocado, Lemon, Sweet orange, Arabica coffee, Guava all rate well in Walungu — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Avocado in Walungu?
In Walungu the window for Avocado runs 16 Aug 2026 to 27 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Walungu?
Divisi does. It reads Walungu'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 Walungu, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.