What grows in Hasnaoua
Bordj Bou Arrer, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Hasnaoua
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 360 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 360 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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 47% of this area. |
| 47% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 164 growing days · about 390 mm · October to March |
|---|---|
| 35% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 195 growing days · about 450 mm · September to April |
| 18% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 153 growing days · about 370 mm · October to March |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Hasnaoua
47% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter, winter rain — 5 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.9–14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.9–9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
35% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 6 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
· about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
18% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter, one season — 6 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.3–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 31.2 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.0–15.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.3–10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 39.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 12 Dec 2026 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 35.1 t/ha
Frost riskNot 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 Hasnaoua 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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CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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) -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — 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 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited 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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — 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 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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) -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 54.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 45 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Hasnaoua
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.
- Wheat Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cabbage Moderate — Water
- Irish potato Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Teff Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Carrot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Common bean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cucumber Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 67 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Hasnaoua, 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 firstThis 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 Hasnaoua?
Beetroot, Garlic, Lettuce, Kale, Swiss chard all rate well in Hasnaoua — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Hasnaoua?
In Hasnaoua the window for Beetroot runs 2 Oct 2026 to 12 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Hasnaoua?
Divisi does. It reads Hasnaoua'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 Hasnaoua, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.