What grows in Terga
Ain-Temouchent, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Terga
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 310 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 310 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.4 °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 short crop, and only if timed to it, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 89% of this area. |
| 89% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 143 growing days · about 320 mm · October to March |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 143 growing days · about 320 mm · October to March |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Terga
89% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 18 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.9–4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.2–29.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.6–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.1–26.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.3–26.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.9–27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
6.0–7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
13.7–16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
9.9–11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
· about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionFavourable
Plant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SorghumModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
11% semi-arid, mild winter — 15 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.0–21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 30 Jun 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.7–18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.6–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 14.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 33.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.7 t/ha expected
· about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionModerate
Plant 2 Dec 2026 – 22 Dec 2026 opens in 9 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Terga 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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LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 66.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 7 Dec 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 8 Oct 2026 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable
What Divisi would not plant in Terga
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.
- Papaya Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Carrot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 56 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Terga, 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 Terga
- 2 September 2026 Irish Potato — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Chickpea — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Cabbage — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Lettuce — Crop became recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Beetroot — Crop became recommendable
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
What crops grow well in Terga?
Niger seed, Wheat, Beetroot, Lettuce, African nightshade all rate well in Terga — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Niger seed in Terga?
In Terga the window for Niger seed runs 6 Oct 2026 to 5 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Terga?
Divisi does. It reads Terga'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 Terga, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.