What grows in El Hachimia
Bouira, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in El Hachimia
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 544 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 544 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.5 °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 | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in El Hachimia
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.1–22.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
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Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.7–23.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.4–4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 33.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.4–17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
· about 2.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
WheatModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionModerate
Plant 6 Dec 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 27 Dec 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.1–18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.0–7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 7 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.5–12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 41.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 29 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 El Hachimia 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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TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 66.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 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) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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) -
Jute mallowFavourable 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 below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 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 14.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 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 4.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 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 optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 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 2.8 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 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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 — manageable -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depth -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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) -
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 below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageable -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
What Divisi would not plant in El Hachimia
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.
- African nightshade Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Spider plant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Carrot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Pumpkin Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- 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
- 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 — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 62 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across El Hachimia, 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 El Hachimia
- 18 September 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Dec 2026
- 18 September 2026 Wheat — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Frost & pests
- 18 September 2026 Wheat — Planting window moved, now opens 21 Sep 2026
- 18 September 2026 Rape Covo Kale — Planting window moved, now opens 21 Sep 2026
- 18 September 2026 Swiss Chard — Limiting factor changed
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 El Hachimia?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Garlic, Lettuce, Kale all rate well in El Hachimia — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in El Hachimia?
In El Hachimia the window for Beetroot runs 19 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in El Hachimia?
Divisi does. It reads El Hachimia'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 El Hachimia, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.