Estimate when your crops will be ready to harvest in Eritrea. Growth stage timelines, key farming dates, and temperature/altitude adjustments for Eritrea's agricultural zones.
Eritrea's main rainy season runs June to September, with a dry season from October to May — timing plantings and water budgets around these windows matters more than any single input price.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~15% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 700,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~5% |
| Main rainy season | June to September |
| Main food crops | sorghum, millet, barley, teff, wheat, maize |
| Main export crops | sesame |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands (Asmara, Keren) | 500 mm | teff, barley, wheat, lentils |
| Western Lowlands (Barentu, Tessenei) | 600 mm | sorghum, sesame, millet, maize |
| Eastern / Coastal (Massawa, Assab) | 200 mm | dates |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.