What grows in Jijel
Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Jijel
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,035 mm in a typical farming district |
| Across its districts | From about 830 mm in the driest of 28 districts to about 1,242 mm in the wettest |
| 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 +1.0 °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 | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is one typical farming district's, not a figure for the whole of this area. |
| 65% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 251 growing days · about 980 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 251 growing days · about 980 mm · September to May |
| 13% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 279 growing days · about 1,190 mm · September to June |
| 5% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 280 growing days · about 1,200 mm · September to June |
last updated 19 September 2026 · from all 28 areas within it
Jijel's districts
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Bordj Taher -
Boudria Beni Yadjis -
Bouraoui Belhadef -
Boussif Ouled Akseur -
Chahna -
Chebbala Milat -
Chekfa -
Djemaa Beni Habibi -
Djmila -
El Ancer -
El Aouana -
El Kennar Nouchfi -
El Milia -
Emir Abdelkader -
Erraguene -
Jijel -
Kaous -
Kimir Oued Adjoul -
Oudjana -
Ouled Rabah -
Ouled Yahia Khadrouche -
Selma Ben Ziada -
Settara -
Sidi Abdelaziz -
Sidi Maarouf -
Taher -
Texenna -
Ziama Mansouria
What grows here
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Sweet orangeFavourableGrows well in 23 of 28 districts
Plant 4 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
16.5–16.8 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
MandarinFavourableGrows well in 17 of 28 districts
Plant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourableGrows well in 13 of 28 districts
Plant 5 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.4–15.9 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LemonFavourableGrows well in 13 of 28 districts
Plant 12 Sep 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
LettuceFavourableGrows well in 11 of 28 districts
Plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–15.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourableGrows well in 11 of 28 districts
Plant 13 Sep 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
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 here with irrigation
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Green gramModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationGrows well in 6 of 28 districts
Plant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops above are gathered from every district in Jijel, and the ground under them is not all the same. 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 Jijel?
Sweet orange, Mandarin, Beetroot, Lemon, Lettuce all rate well in Jijel — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Sweet orange in Jijel?
In Jijel the window for Sweet orange runs 4 Sep 2026 to 24 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Jijel?
Divisi does. It reads Jijel'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 Jijel, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.