What grows in Chebbala Milat
Jijel, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Chebbala Milat
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,082 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 +1.0 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 33% of this area. |
| 33% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 276 growing days · about 1,060 mm · September to June |
|---|---|
| 33% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 252 growing days · about 1,000 mm · September to May |
| 17% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 276 growing days · about 1,050 mm · September to June |
| 17% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 253 growing days · about 1,000 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Chebbala Milat
33% lowland, humid, mild winter — 6 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.5–8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.7–9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
33% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 19 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.6 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.0–11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
9.7–10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionModerate
Plant 13 Dec 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.5–12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedModeratePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.9–10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
17% humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
19.5–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 7.6 t/ha
Steep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.1–3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.9–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.3–23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CabbageFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
27.9–30.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.5–20.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Spider plantModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionModerate
Plant 14 Dec 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 1.3 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 Chebbala Milat 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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TomatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 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 -
TobaccoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabModerate 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 slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Green gramModerate Needs irrigationPlant 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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Steep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Chebbala Milat
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
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate
- Okra Moderate — Water
- African eggplant 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 — Temperature
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mango Unsuitable
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- 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; 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 Chebbala Milat, 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 Chebbala Milat
- 18 September 2026 Common Bean — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Niger Seed — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Cucumber — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Jute Mallow — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Sep 2027
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 Chebbala Milat?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Mandarin, Sweet orange all rate well in Chebbala Milat — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Chebbala Milat?
In Chebbala Milat the window for Beetroot runs 19 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Chebbala Milat?
Divisi does. It reads Chebbala Milat'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 Chebbala Milat, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.