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What grows in Lobata
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The 2026/27 season in Lobata
| When the rains are expected | August 2026 to July 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,877 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, September, October, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| 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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 60% of this area. |
| 60% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 348 growing days · about 1,990 mm · August to July |
|---|---|
| 40% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 361 growing days · about 2,330 mm · August to July |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows here
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African eggplantFavourablePlant 22 Aug 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 5 May 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 1 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 21 Aug 2026 – 3 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 20 Jul 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 19 Apr 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
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 Lobata, 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 Lobata?
African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth, Bambara groundnut, Banana all rate well in Lobata — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African eggplant in Lobata?
In Lobata the window for African eggplant runs 22 Aug 2026 to 3 Apr 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Lobata?
Divisi does. It reads Lobata'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 Lobata, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.