What grows in Bains Romains
Alger, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Bains Romains
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 684 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.1 °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 full main crop, 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 50% of this area. |
| 50% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 241 growing days · about 670 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 50% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 242 growing days · about 710 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Bains Romains
50% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 26 crops
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Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
· about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
40.8–42.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
29.2–29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
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MandarinFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.4 t/ha
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LemonFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.0 t/ha
Frost risk -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
26.8–28.2 t/ha expected
· about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GarlicFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 15.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
CucumberFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 18.8 t/ha
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Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 18 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinModeratePlant 18 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TomatoModeratePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
· about 58.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoModeratePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 3.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
50% sub-humid, mild winter — 23 crops
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Niger seedFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Steep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
· about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
32.9–33.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.7 t/ha expected
· about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.6–23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CucumberFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
11.4–12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.5–5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.1–16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LemonFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.0 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 15.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 18 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 18 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TomatoModeratePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.5 t/ha expected
· about 58.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
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 Bains Romains 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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WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Frost risk
What Divisi would not plant in Bains Romains
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.
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Banana Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable — Temperature
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 48 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Bains Romains, 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 Bains Romains
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Swiss Chard — Crop became recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Chickpea — 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 Bains Romains?
Niger seed, Wheat, Beetroot, Cabbage, Swiss chard all rate well in Bains Romains — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Niger seed in Bains Romains?
In Bains Romains the window for Niger seed runs 10 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Bains Romains?
Divisi does. It reads Bains Romains'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 Bains Romains, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.