What grows in Lainya
Central Equatoria, South Sudan
The 2026 season in Lainya
| 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 1,028 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,028 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.4 °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 Lainya
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CashewFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2026 – 6 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 23 Apr 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.9–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 10 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2026 – 21 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
31.3–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 18 Apr 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 22 Aug 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
32.2–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 7 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 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 -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 22 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 21 Mar 2027 – 2 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 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 1 Apr 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 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 10 Mar 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 23 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 27 Apr 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.8 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 -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 2 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 26 Apr 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 27 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PapayaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 23 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 3 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 29 May 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 44.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 27 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 24 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 10 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 23 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 22 Mar 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 28 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
· about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 28 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 25.0 t/ha expected
· about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
· about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 25 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 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 -
TurmericFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LemonFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 24.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.7 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) -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 19 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
· about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Jun 2027 – 23 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
· about 19.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
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 Lainya 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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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 — manageable -
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 — manageable -
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 -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Lainya
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.
- Ginger Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Banana Moderate — Water
- Cocoa Moderate — Water
- Arabica coffee Moderate
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Oil palm Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable
- 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; 17 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Lainya, 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 Lainya
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Planting window moved, now opens 10 Jul 2027
- 2 September 2026 Mandarin — Planting window moved, now opens 31 May 2026
- 2 September 2026 Spider Plant — Planting window moved, now opens 20 Jun 2027
- 2 September 2026 Lime — Planting window moved, now opens 31 May 2026
- 2 September 2026 Garlic — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Temperature
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 Lainya?
Cashew, Cucumber, Green gram, Jute mallow, Pearl millet all rate well in Lainya — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Lainya?
In Lainya the window for Cashew runs 24 Mar 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Lainya?
Divisi does. It reads Lainya'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 Lainya, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.