What grows in Beni Bouattab
Chlef, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Beni Bouattab
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 461 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 461 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 full main crop, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 53% of this area. |
| 53% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 183 growing days · about 450 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 27% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 176 growing days · about 420 mm · October to April |
| 13% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 192 growing days · about 490 mm · October to April |
| 7% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 174 growing days · about 400 mm · October to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Beni Bouattab
53% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 5 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.0–8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
5.2–5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · about 1.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
27% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
16.3–17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
20.9–26.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
17.3–19.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 14 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.0–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
15.2–17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WheatFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.9–14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 15.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.1–3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 5.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 3 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.4–10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · about 1.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
13% sub-humid, mild winter — 5 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
5.4–5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 · about 1.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 Beni Bouattab 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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Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CarrotModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Steep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Beni Bouattab
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.
- Common bean Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Carrot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate
- Teff Moderate — Water
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- 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
- 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 — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- 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; 64 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Beni Bouattab, 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 Beni Bouattab?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Kale, Swiss chard, Cabbage all rate well in Beni Bouattab — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Beni Bouattab?
In Beni Bouattab the window for Beetroot runs 4 Oct 2026 to 24 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Beni Bouattab?
Divisi does. It reads Beni Bouattab'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 Beni Bouattab, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.