What grows in Beni Mezline
Guelma, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Beni Mezline
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 721 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.1 °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 67% of this area. |
| 67% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 225 growing days · about 640 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 33% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 225 growing days · about 620 mm · September to May |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Beni Mezline
67% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 21 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.5–20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
14.5–16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
30.1–30.3 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 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.0–22.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.8–3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–13.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.9 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–5.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.3–19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–17.8 t/ha expected
· about 30.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 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 -
CucumberModeratePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
33% sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.8–4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.1–28.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
43.4–44.1 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 optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
19.9–22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
28.6–30.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
6.0–7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
24.9–27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.6–25.3 t/ha expected
· about 30.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.9 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.3 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionFavourable
Plant 1 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 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 20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 23 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinModeratePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
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 Mezline 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 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slope -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
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 — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
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 slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
What Divisi would not plant in Beni Mezline
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.
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Soybean 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
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable
- 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
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 51 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 Mezline, 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 Mezline?
Wheat, Beetroot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Swiss chard all rate well in Beni Mezline — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Wheat in Beni Mezline?
In Beni Mezline the window for Wheat runs 12 Sep 2026 to 22 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Beni Mezline?
Divisi does. It reads Beni Mezline'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 Mezline, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.