What grows in Casbah
Alger, Algeria
These figures also cover El Mouradia, where the engine returns the same answer.
The 2026/27 season in Casbah
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 631 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 | This area is smaller than the climate grid can resolve, so it reads as one kind of ground. |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Casbah
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WheatFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 10 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 28 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
42.0–42.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
28.5–28.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
6.3–7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 27 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.5 t/ha expected
· about 37.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LemonFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
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MandarinFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 29 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.7 t/ha
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Spider plantFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.3–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 10 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 15.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
CarrotFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MangoFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 10.8 t/ha
Frost risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
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CucumberFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.5 t/ha
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PumpkinModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
MaizeModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 8.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SorghumModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 4.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoModeratePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TomatoModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
· about 58.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
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 Casbah 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 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 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 – 20 Jul 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 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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 – 30 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 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 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 – 20 Jul 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 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 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 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.5 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 2.9 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 1.1 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 10.4 t/ha expected
Frost risk
What Divisi would not plant in Casbah
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
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate
- Soybean Moderate
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- 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
- 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
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 46 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Casbah, 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 Casbah
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Forecast basis changed, now based on the forecast-adjusted
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Forecast basis changed, now based on the typical season
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Suitability class changed, now rates Favourable
- 31 August 2026 Swiss Chard — Crop stopped being recommendable
- 31 August 2026 Rape Covo Kale — Crop stopped being 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 Casbah?
Wheat, Beetroot, Cabbage, Common bean, Lettuce all rate well in Casbah — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Wheat in Casbah?
In Casbah the window for Wheat runs 11 Sep 2026 to 10 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Casbah?
Divisi does. It reads Casbah'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 Casbah, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.