What grows in Abu Kershola
South Kordofan, Sudan
The 2027 season in Abu Kershola
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | June 2027 to October 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 443 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 443 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 short crop, and only if timed to it, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Abu Kershola
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.0–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
20.9–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 21.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.2–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 8.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 5 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 1.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.4–4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 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 -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027
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TobaccoFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
30.5–35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 16.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 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 — manageableNot enough water in season -
EggplantFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 26.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 5 Jun 2027 – 25 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 49.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 14 Jun 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 13.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 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 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
RiceFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 4 Jul 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 4 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 21.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep 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 grows in Abu Kershola 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 31.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 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 -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 98.6 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 57.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
BananaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.3 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 32.9 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 28.8 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 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Oil palmFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CocoaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CassavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.9 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 21.4 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 24.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CoconutFavourable 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 — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 18 Sep 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Abu Kershola
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.
- Cassava Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Water
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable — Water
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Enset Unsuitable
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Water
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Irish potato Unsuitable
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable — Water
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Swiss chard Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Water
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Water
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 36 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Abu Kershola, 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 Abu Kershola
- 31 August 2026 Watermelon — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Jute Mallow — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Green Gram — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Cashew — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Teff — Crop became recommendable
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 Abu Kershola?
African nightshade, Bambara groundnut, Common bean, Cowpea, Cucumber all rate well in Abu Kershola — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant African nightshade in Abu Kershola?
In Abu Kershola the window for African nightshade runs 6 Jul 2027 to 16 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Abu Kershola?
Divisi does. It reads Abu Kershola'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 Abu Kershola, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.