What grows in Bouchegouf
Guelma, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Bouchegouf
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 620 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 620 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.6 °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 89% of this area. |
| 89% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 234 growing days · about 700 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 237 growing days · about 660 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Bouchegouf
89% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 23 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 11 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.4–3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
CabbageFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
15.5–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.1–23.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
11.1–11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.0–6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 3 Dec 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 14 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 14.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 24 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinModeratePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
11% sub-humid, mild winter — 24 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.8–4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
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Swiss chardFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 21 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
28.3–30.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
42.2–43.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 29 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
18.6–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 29.5 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
26.8–29.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.3 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
TeffFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
25.0–28.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.1–12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 39.2 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
CarrotFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.5 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GuavaFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
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CucumberFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 14.0 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionFavourable
Plant 1 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanModeratePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 3.4 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 Bouchegouf 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 58.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 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 4.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CottonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourable 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 — manageable -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 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 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
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LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Bouchegouf
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 Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro 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
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable — Temperature
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa 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
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 49 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Bouchegouf, 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 Bouchegouf?
Wheat, Beetroot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Kale all rate well in Bouchegouf — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Wheat in Bouchegouf?
In Bouchegouf the window for Wheat runs 12 Sep 2026 to 21 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Bouchegouf?
Divisi does. It reads Bouchegouf'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 Bouchegouf, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.