Calendar by area
North Central, Thanh Hóa to Hà Tĩnh
Main planting
| New planting | Jan–Apr |
|---|---|
| Harvest and crushing (as the mill sets) | Dec–Apr |
Second planting
| New planting | early Oct to mid Dec |
|---|
Central coast, Đà Nẵng to former Phú Yên, Dry south central coast, Khánh Hòa to former Bình Thuận
Main planting
| New planting | Dec–Mar |
|---|---|
| Harvest and crushing (as the mill sets) | Dec–Jun |
Low moist or irrigated land
| New planting | Apr–May |
|---|
Central Highlands
Main planting
| New planting | early Oct to mid Jan |
|---|---|
| Harvest and crushing (as the mill sets) | Dec–May |
Second planting, early rains
| New planting | May–Jun |
|---|
Southeast
Low moist or irrigated land can be planted from December to February.
Late rains
| New planting | mid Oct to late Dec |
|---|---|
| Harvest and crushing (as the mill sets) | mid Nov to late May |
Early rains
| New planting | mid Apr to mid Jun |
|---|
Mekong Delta, freshwater area, Mekong Delta, fresh-to-brackish area
Raised beds
| New planting | Apr–Jun |
|---|---|
| Harvest and crushing (as the mill sets) | Nov–Apr |
Flood-prone land, after the flood
| New planting | late Nov to late Jan |
|---|---|
| Early harvest, juice cane and low fields | Oct–Nov |
This calendar is compiled from the sources listed under each entry. Actual dates change with the year, variety, water and weather. Where they differ, follow your local agriculture office's schedule.
Sources last checked: 04 Nov 2026