What grows in Blitta
Centrale, Togo
The 2026 season in Blitta
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2026 to November 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,121 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — September and October look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +0.9 °C over the growing months. Heat makes the same rain do less, so a dry spell bites sooner: do not plant late, and shade or mulch what you can. |
| What that supports | enough rain for one full main crop, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 97% of this area. |
| 97% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 251 growing days · about 1,150 mm · March to November |
|---|---|
| 3% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 249 growing days · about 1,090 mm · March to November |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Blitta
97% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 54 crops
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CashewFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 23 Apr 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 12 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 7 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 17 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 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 optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 21 Apr 2027 – 30 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 13 Apr 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 8 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 14 Apr 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 24 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 16 May 2027 – 28 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LimeFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 25 Apr 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 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 optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 11 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 8 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 20 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
PineappleFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 24 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 48.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CoconutFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Jun 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BananaFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this cropSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TaroFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
GingerModeratePlant 29 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
3% sub-humid, warm — 55 crops
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Jute mallowFavourablePlant 31 Mar 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MangoFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourablePlant 28 Apr 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumFavourablePlant 25 Mar 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 24 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 20 Apr 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourablePlant 27 Mar 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Green gramFavourablePlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PapayaFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 26 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 12 May 2027 – 18 Aug 2027 opens in 32 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 20 Apr 2027 – 6 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 20 Apr 2027 – 30 Aug 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 24 Apr 2027 – 1 Sep 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 13.9 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 2 May 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 11 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
EggplantFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
YamFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourablePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
TurmericFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 12 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
PineappleFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 16 Apr 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CassavaFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Apr 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 111.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CoconutFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
BananaFavourablePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
CocoaFavourablePlant 12 Apr 2027 – 21 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableDry season too long for this crop -
TaroFavourablePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonLate-maturing — drought risk -
LettuceModeratePlant 23 Jun 2027 – 21 Jul 2027 opens in 38 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 15.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GingerModeratePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk
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 Blitta 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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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 -
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 — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Blitta
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.
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Niger seed Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Swiss chard Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Lemon Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Arabica coffee Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Oil palm Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Passion fruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 19 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Blitta, 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 Blitta
- 2 September 2026 Tobacco — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Banana Plantain — Limiting factor changed
- 2 September 2026 Cocoa — Limiting factor changed
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.
Where to sell it nearby
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Marché de Glazoué
139 km · Yam, Maize, Cassava, Cowpea
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Marché de Bohicon
171 km · Maize, Yam, Cassava, Cowpea
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Marché Arzèkè
211 km · Yam, Maize, Cowpea, Groundnut
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Blitta?
Cashew, Jute mallow, African eggplant, African nightshade, Amaranth all rate well in Blitta — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Blitta?
In Blitta the window for Cashew runs 5 Apr 2026 to 20 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Blitta?
Divisi does. It reads Blitta'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 Blitta, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.