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When to plant Spider plant in Belas (Samba)
Luanda, Angola
Spider plant (Cleome gynandra) — known as chinsaga, dek, mgagani, tsisaka, munyevhe and 'African cabbage' — is a tough, fast leafy vegetable of the drylands.
| Measure | Rain-fed | With irrigation |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Favourable | |
| When to plant | 11 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks | 22 Mar 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 |
| Expected harvest | about 10.0 t/ha | about 15.0 t/ha |
| Harvest | From 12 Apr 2027 to 25 Jun 2027, depending on the planting date | |
| Ready to harvest | 60–90 days after planting | |
| Work it takes | 80–157 days per hectare, by hand | |
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.
If you only get one chance to plant, aim for around 22 Feb 2027. That is the point in the window where the rains are most reliably established.
This season's rainfall outlook for Belas (Samba) is close to normal, so these dates match the pattern the area usually follows.
Planting after 27 Mar 2027 leaves the crop short of season: it runs into the dry months before it has finished filling.
What decides this in Belas (Samba)
| Rain and temperature | 96% |
|---|---|
| The soil | 96% |
| The lie of the land | 88% |
For spider plant in Belas (Samba), the lie of the land is the tightest of the three at 88%. You cannot flatten it, but you can farm it: plant along the contour rather than up and down, ridge or tie ridges to hold water on the slope, and expect shallower rooting than the crop would manage on flat ground.
The 2026/27 season in Belas (Samba)
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 723 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 723 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| 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 83% of this area. |
| 83% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 218 growing days · about 710 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 17% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm all year, so nothing but rain ends the season 217 growing days · about 660 mm · October to June |
last updated 16 September 2026
What spider plant needs to grow here
| Soil it likes | well-drained sandy loam, loam or clay loam soil |
|---|---|
| Soil sourness (pH) | Happiest between pH 6.0 and 6.8 |
| Spacing | 30 cm between rows, 12 cm between plants |
| Feed it most with | nitrogen and phosphorus |
What it takes to grow spider plant in Belas (Samba)
| Nitrogen (N) | About 50 kg per hectare |
|---|---|
| Phosphate (P₂O₅) | About 10 kg per hectare |
| Potash (K₂O) | About 60 kg per hectare |
| In the shops | A basal compound at planting — Compound D, or an NPK blend — covers the phosphate and potash. A nitrogen top dressing — urea or AN — goes on once the crop is established. |
| Hand work | 80–157 days per hectare, by hand |
These are the nutrients a spider plant crop of that size carries off the field. What you actually apply depends on what your soil already holds — which is what a soil test, or the app's field records, tell you.
Grow Spider plant with a plan, not a guess
Everything above describes Belas (Samba) as a whole — 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.
Spider plant in nearby districts
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.
Frequently asked questions
Will spider plant grow well in Belas (Samba)?
Belas (Samba) rates as favourable for spider plant.
When should I plant spider plant in Belas (Samba)?
Typically 11 Feb 2027 to 27 Mar 2027, forecast-adjusted.
Is this exact for my own field?
No — these are readings taken across Belas (Samba), not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.
