What grows in Tenes
Chlef, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Tenes
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 437 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 437 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 69% of this area. |
| 69% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 194 growing days · about 460 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 31% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 189 growing days · about 430 mm · October to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Tenes
69% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 8 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.8–10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.6–16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–8.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 30 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.5–9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
31% sub-humid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.6–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.1–26.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WheatFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 8 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 9 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.7–12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–15.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 16.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.5–16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 28 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.1 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 -
GarlicModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.5–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 6.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 Tenes 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 32.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 — manageableSteep slope -
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 — manageableSteep slope -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 — manageableSteep slope -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 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 -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 -
CottonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 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 — manageableSteep 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 — manageableSteep slope -
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 — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
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 – 1 May 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 -
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 -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 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 below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 28 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 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 -
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 — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Steep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Tenes
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 Moderate — Temperature
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Water
- Spider plant Moderate
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Teff Moderate — Water
- Carrot Moderate — Water
- Chickpea Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Cucumber 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
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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; 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 Tenes, 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 Tenes?
Beetroot, Cabbage, Irish potato, Lettuce, Wheat all rate well in Tenes — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Tenes?
In Tenes the window for Beetroot runs 29 Sep 2026 to 19 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Tenes?
Divisi does. It reads Tenes'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 Tenes, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.