What grows in Omoro
Northern, Uganda
The 2026 season in Omoro
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | March 2026 to December 2026 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,223 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 1,223 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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Omoro
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CashewFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 1 Apr 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
24.6–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 13 Mar 2026 – 24 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 -
GuavaFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 27 Feb 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
MandarinFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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 -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
24.5–25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 17 Nov 2026 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 28 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 60.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 27 May 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 34 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
· about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotFavourablePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CassavaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 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 -
CocoaFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 23 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 18 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 26 Jul 2027 opens in 21 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 — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 12 Mar 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 6 Apr 2027 – 23 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
· about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 10.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 24 Mar 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 45.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 10 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 6 Jul 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 49.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 8 Jul 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 25 Aug 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 30 Mar 2027 – 13 Jul 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 27 Jun 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 9 May 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 10 Aug 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 27 Aug 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 13 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 May 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 15 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 11.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TaroFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 2 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 35 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Oil palmFavourablePlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 15 Mar 2027 – 11 Sep 2027 opens in 24 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GingerFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourablePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 51.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 108.1 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 Divisi would not plant in Omoro
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.
- Coconut Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
- Wheat Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 8 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Omoro, 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 Omoro
- 31 August 2026 Onion — Forecast basis changed, now based on the typical season
- 31 August 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 31 May 2027
- 31 August 2026 Pearl Millet — Forecast basis changed, now based on the typical season
- 31 August 2026 Pearl Millet — Planting window moved, now opens 19 Aug 2026
- 31 August 2026 Watermelon — Forecast basis changed, now based on the typical season
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
Support and extension
- NAADS Agricultural Input Support
- Parish Development Model — Agricultural Value-Chain Pillar
- Department of Crop Inspection and Certification
- Directorate of Agricultural Extension Services
- National Agricultural Research Organisation
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Omoro?
Cashew, Cucumber, Green gram, Guava, Jute mallow all rate well in Omoro — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cashew in Omoro?
In Omoro the window for Cashew runs 26 Feb 2026 to 24 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Omoro?
Divisi does. It reads Omoro'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 Omoro, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.