What grows in Guelaat Bousbaa
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The 2026/27 season in Guelaat Bousbaa
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 768 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 86% of this area. |
| 86% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 240 growing days · about 700 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 241 growing days · about 720 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Guelaat Bousbaa
86% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 18 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.9–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.7–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.6 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.8–14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.9–24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 28 Jan 2027 – 17 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
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.7–21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.6–18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 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 12 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 11 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 30.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
14% sub-humid, mild winter — 21 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
24.5–25.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.4–3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.1–17.8 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 -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.6–27.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.7–22.9 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 -
TeffFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.5–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 23.6 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 23 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.9–9.4 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 plantFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.0–4.9 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 -
CabbageFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
25.9–30.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 11 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 28 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 30.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 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 -
CucumberModeratePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.9 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 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 Guelaat Bousbaa 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 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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 – 20 Jul 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 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 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 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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 – 10 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 -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 — 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 below the crop's optimumSteep 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 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 — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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 -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 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 -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 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 below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Guelaat Bousbaa
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.
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea 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
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 53 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Guelaat Bousbaa, 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 Guelaat Bousbaa
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Crop became 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 Guelaat Bousbaa?
Beetroot, Wheat, Lettuce, Kale, Swiss chard all rate well in Guelaat Bousbaa — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Guelaat Bousbaa?
In Guelaat Bousbaa the window for Beetroot runs 24 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Guelaat Bousbaa?
Divisi does. It reads Guelaat Bousbaa'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 Guelaat Bousbaa, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.