What grows in Sharg Aj Jabal
South Darfur, Sudan
The 2027 season in Sharg Aj Jabal
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | June 2027 to September 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 455 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 455 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.8 °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 short crop, and only if timed to it, 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 69% of this area. |
| 69% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 116 growing days · about 460 mm · June to October |
|---|---|
| 21% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 134 growing days · about 580 mm · June to October |
| 5% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 147 growing days · about 660 mm · June to October |
| 5% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 127 growing days · about 520 mm · June to October |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Sharg Aj Jabal
69% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 44 crops
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WatermelonFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 24 Jun 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.1–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 24 Jun 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 24 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 24 Jun 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
LablabFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 5 Jul 2027 – 14 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PapayaFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 15 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MoringaFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 4 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CottonFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 25 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
21% highland, semi-arid, warm — 43 crops
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MangoFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
29.2–30.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.2–20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 7 Jun 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 17 Jun 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MaizeFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 17 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 9 Jun 2027 – 29 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
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 below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
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 -
MoringaFavourablePlant 30 May 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 28 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 29 Jun 2027 – 8 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SesameModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 9 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutModeratePlant 28 May 2027 – 7 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
Green gramModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet potatoModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModeratePlant 30 May 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
5% semi-arid, warm — 47 crops
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Passion fruitFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
28.9–29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
Common beanFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 18 Sep 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
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 optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 53.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 1 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 31 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 11 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 19.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Jul 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 30 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 21 Jun 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
RiceFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CottonFavourablePlant 1 Jun 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 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 Sharg Aj Jabal 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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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CashewFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 100.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PineappleFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CassavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
TaroFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
based on the rains it usually gets
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
GarlicFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.4 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Sharg Aj Jabal
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.
- Garlic Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cashew Moderate — Water
- Cassava Moderate — Water
- Guava Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Enset Unsuitable
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Tea Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Yam Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 25 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Sharg Aj Jabal, 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.
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Sharg Aj Jabal?
African nightshade, Bambara groundnut, Carrot, Common bean, Cucumber all rate well in Sharg Aj Jabal — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Sharg Aj Jabal?
In Sharg Aj Jabal the window for African nightshade runs 24 Jun 2027 to 24 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Sharg Aj Jabal?
Divisi does. It reads Sharg Aj Jabal'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 Sharg Aj Jabal, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.