What grows in Biharamulo
Kagera, United Republic of Tanzania
The 2026/27 season in Biharamulo
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 757 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning wet — January, February, November and December look heavier than usual. Make sure water can drain off the field; a wet year does more damage through waterlogging and disease than through the rain itself. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.2 °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 90% of this area. |
| 90% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 232 growing days · about 760 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 240 growing days · about 750 mm · September to May |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Biharamulo
90% lowland, sub-humid, warm — 61 crops
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MangoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–4.0 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 optimum -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.4–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 8 Apr 2027 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 -
LablabFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RoselleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.8 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 optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.5 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 26 Sep 2026 – 5 Mar 2027 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 open now
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 -
Green gramFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 open now
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 — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 25 Nov 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 15 Dec 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 24 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 12 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 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 -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 20 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 -
OkraFavourablePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 18 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 17 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 open now
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 43.4 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 -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 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 optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 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 -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CassavaFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.8–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 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 -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MoringaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.7–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
EggplantFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.2 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 -
LemonFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
YamFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TurmericFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BananaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RiceFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeaFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
9% highland, sub-humid, warm — 62 crops
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MangoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.9–3.4 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 optimum -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.0–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 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 optimum -
LablabFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PapayaFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 open now
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Passion fruitFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 24 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 24 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourablePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
41.9–42.7 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 -
GuavaFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AvocadoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LimeFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.6–11.7 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 optimumSteep slope -
CassavaFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 6 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 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 optimum -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
ChilliFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 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 -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 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 -
EggplantFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TomatoFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.8 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 -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MaizeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 3 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 17 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 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 -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 3 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 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 -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 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 -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Mar 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 9 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 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 -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 26 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 5 Oct 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (lime) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 26.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RoselleFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 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 -
EnsetFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BananaFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 55.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Arabica coffeeFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 21 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Robusta coffeeFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 17 Nov 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · about 3.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TurmericFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TeaFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CocoaFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
RiceFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatFavourablePlant 2 Dec 2026 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 4.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Biharamulo 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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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 — manageable -
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 — manageable -
GingerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 60.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Biharamulo
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.
- Taro Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- Teff Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 10 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Biharamulo, 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 Biharamulo
- 31 August 2026 Avocado — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Maize — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Sunflower — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Beetroot — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Chickpea — 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.
Where to sell it nearby
Support and extension
- Building a Better Tomorrow – Youth Initiative for Agribusiness
- Fertiliser Subsidy Programme
- Smallholder Farmers Credit Guarantee Scheme
- Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
- Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute
Frequently asked questions
What crops grow well in Biharamulo?
Finger millet, Lablab, Mango, Papaya, Pearl millet all rate well in Biharamulo — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Finger millet in Biharamulo?
In Biharamulo the window for Finger millet runs 16 Sep 2026 to 14 Jan 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Biharamulo?
Divisi does. It reads Biharamulo'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 Biharamulo, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.