What grows in Ouled Rabah
Jijel, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Ouled Rabah
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,242 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 279 growing days · about 1,190 mm · September to June |
|---|---|
| 33% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 250 growing days · about 990 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 280 growing days · about 1,230 mm · September to June |
| 17% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 252 growing days · about 1,030 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Ouled Rabah
33% lowland, humid, mild winter — 5 crops
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LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 1 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 1 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 1 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.5–8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
17% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 17 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.8–18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.5–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Common beanFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
16.3–18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
22.8–25.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 8 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 23 Dec 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.7–11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 5.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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 Ouled Rabah 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 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 9 Aug 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 -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoModerate 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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Ouled Rabah
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.
- Sweet orange Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mandarin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Jute mallow Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pumpkin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tobacco Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- 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
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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; 57 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Ouled Rabah, 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 Ouled Rabah?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Chickpea, Kale, Swiss chard all rate well in Ouled Rabah — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Ouled Rabah?
In Ouled Rabah the window for Beetroot runs 4 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Ouled Rabah?
Divisi does. It reads Ouled Rabah'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 Ouled Rabah, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.