What grows in Oued Ghoussine
Chlef, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Oued Ghoussine
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 532 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 532 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.3 °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 80% of this area. |
| 80% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 198 growing days · about 480 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 20% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 207 growing days · about 580 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Oued Ghoussine
80% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 11 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.8–26.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.9–12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 28 Nov 2026 – 28 Dec 2026 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.4–9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.5–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
20% sub-humid, mild winter — 15 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
20.4–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
30.5–31.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
21.2–22.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 26 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
14.7–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
19.2–20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.8–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.2–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.9–5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 6 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CarrotModeratePlant 25 Jan 2027 – 3 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 16 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot 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 Oued Ghoussine 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 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil 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 47.9 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 34.2 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 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 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 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable 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 — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 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 2.4 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 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable 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 optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourable 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) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable 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) -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable 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 optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Steep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Oued Ghoussine
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.
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- African eggplant 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 — Water
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean 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
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 59 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Oued Ghoussine, 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 Oued Ghoussine
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — 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 Oued Ghoussine?
Beetroot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Wheat all rate well in Oued Ghoussine — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Oued Ghoussine?
In Oued Ghoussine the window for Beetroot runs 7 Oct 2026 to 26 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Oued Ghoussine?
Divisi does. It reads Oued Ghoussine'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 Oued Ghoussine, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.