What grows in Kulbus
West Darfur, Sudan
The 2027 season in Kulbus
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | July 2027 to September 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 335 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 335 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +2.0 °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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 11% of this area. |
| 86% | too dry for rain-fed cropping without irrigation; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season no rain-fed season · about 290 mm · July to September |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 77 growing days · about 330 mm · July to September |
| 3% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 77 growing days · about 340 mm · July to September |
last updated 30 September 2026
What grows in Kulbus
86% lowland, arid, warm — 34 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 17 Jul 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourablePlant 7 Jul 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.3–7.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
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 below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 7 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.8–12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 7 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.2–6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberFavourablePlant 17 Jul 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.1–21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SorghumFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 7 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LablabFavourablePlant 7 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SunflowerModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CottonModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SesameModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
MaizeModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 7 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliModeratePlant 27 Jun 2027 – 17 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Finger milletModeratePlant 17 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 17 Jul 2027 – 27 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
11% lowland, semi-arid, warm — 36 crops
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CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
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
21.5–23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
27.4–33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.8–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 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 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableShallow soil -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
TomatoFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LablabFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonShallow soil -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 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 -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableShallow soil -
CottonFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonShallow soil -
MaizeFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLimited rooting depth -
EggplantFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
PapayaFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 16 Jun 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 37 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
3% semi-arid, warm — 36 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.1–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
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
18.8–22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 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 optimumLimited rooting depth -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.7–8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.2–26.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
FonioFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
CarrotFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SorghumFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LablabFavourablePlant 6 Jul 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 40 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 18 Sep 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
RoselleFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 1.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 3.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CottonFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PapayaFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourablePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletModeratePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceModeratePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
ChilliModeratePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 16 Jul 2027 – 5 Aug 2027 opens in 41 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 17 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleModeratePlant 26 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Kulbus 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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MoringaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 111.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableShallow soil -
PineappleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 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 55.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 17 Nov 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableShallow soil -
TaroFavourable 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 optimum -
TurmericFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableShallow soil -
YamFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.6 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.0 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 28.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
CashewFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
Pigeon peaFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
Swiss chardFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 28 Oct 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 30 Jun 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 opens in 39 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Robusta coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 18 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth
What Divisi would not plant in Kulbus
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.
- Pigeon pea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Moringa Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Water
- Cassava 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 — Water
- 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; 38 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Kulbus, 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 Kulbus?
Common bean, Cowpea, Cucumber, Egusi melon, Green gram all rate well in Kulbus — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Common bean in Kulbus?
In Kulbus the window for Common bean runs 26 Jun 2027 to 6 Jul 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Kulbus?
Divisi does. It reads Kulbus'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 Kulbus, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.