What grows in Musoma Urban
Mara, United Republic of Tanzania
The 2026/27 season in Musoma Urban
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to June 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 784 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 +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 | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 16 September 2026
What grows in Musoma Urban
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CassavaFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.9–27.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 19 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PineappleFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
48.1–49.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourablePlant 3 Jan 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
AmaranthFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Bambara groundnutFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 16 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 -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CashewFavourablePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 opens in 18 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 -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 21 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 -
CowpeaFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CucumberFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourablePlant 29 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 17 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 -
FonioFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.7 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 16 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 19 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MangoFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OkraFavourablePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 11 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 41.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 1 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 5.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet potatoFavourablePlant 18 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
WatermelonFavourablePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 13 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
30.3–33.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Jun 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 3.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 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 — manageable -
LimeFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 10 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pigeon peaFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
EggplantFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GuavaFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LemonFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MoringaFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.8 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 -
PapayaFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet pepperFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.7 t/ha expected
· about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TomatoFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
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 — manageable -
GrapefruitFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TurmericFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 31 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 27.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
YamFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 22.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
RiceFavourablePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 6.5 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 grows in Musoma Urban 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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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 -
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 -
GingerFavourable 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 — 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 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Arabica coffeeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 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 — manageable -
SugarcaneFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 85.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Musoma Urban
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
- Banana Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Water
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Water
- Sugarcane Moderate — Water
- Avocado Unsuitable — Temperature
- Beetroot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cabbage Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Water
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Temperature
- Garlic Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable — Water
- Oil palm Unsuitable — Water
- 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 Musoma Urban, 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 Musoma Urban
- 2 September 2026 Cashew — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Feb 2027
- 2 September 2026 Sunflower — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Feb 2027
- 2 September 2026 Teff — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Feb 2027
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Planting window moved, now opens 21 Feb 2027
- 2 September 2026 Watermelon — Planting window moved, now opens 1 Feb 2027
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.
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 Musoma Urban?
Cassava, Jute mallow, Pineapple, Roselle, Finger millet all rate well in Musoma Urban — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Cassava in Musoma Urban?
In Musoma Urban the window for Cassava runs 21 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Musoma Urban?
Divisi does. It reads Musoma Urban'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 Musoma Urban, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.