What grows in El Fedjoudj
Guelma, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in El Fedjoudj
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 651 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 82% of this area. |
| 82% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 229 growing days · about 650 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 18% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 221 growing days · about 610 mm · September to May |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in El Fedjoudj
82% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 21 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.6–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
15.0–16.6 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 -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.1–23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 11 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 13 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.5–12.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.2 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.3–5.2 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 -
TeffFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.2–23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.6–18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 30.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 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 26 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 2 Dec 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 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 10 Apr 2027 – 19 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.6 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
18% sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.5–3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.5–25.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
about 36.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.3–20.3 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 25 Sep 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
26.4–28.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.8–24.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 30.1 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.6–6.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.0–13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 35.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 30.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 4 Dec 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 11.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Spider plantModeratePlant 26 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 26 Mar 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotModeratePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 12 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinModeratePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 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 El Fedjoudj 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 47.9 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 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 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 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 – 20 Jul 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 – 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 optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 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 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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) -
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 -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range
What Divisi would not plant in El Fedjoudj
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
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut 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
- Mango 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
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 52 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across El Fedjoudj, 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 El Fedjoudj
- 2 September 2026 Lettuce — 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 El Fedjoudj?
Niger seed, Wheat, Beetroot, Cabbage, Lettuce all rate well in El Fedjoudj — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Niger seed in El Fedjoudj?
In El Fedjoudj the window for Niger seed runs 15 Sep 2026 to 24 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in El Fedjoudj?
Divisi does. It reads El Fedjoudj'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 El Fedjoudj, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.