A crop planting guide is a resource that helps farmers determine the appropriate times to plant crops, taking into account factors like weather, soil moisture, and temperature. Its components include a planting calendar, crop selection, and days to harvest.
The benefits are better planning, which enables farmers to plan and manage their farms more effectively, increased efficiency by knowing the best planting times to maximize their time and resources, and improved crop yields by planting at optimal times
Map Source: Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), 2025