What grows in Settara
Jijel, Algeria
These figures also cover Mizrana, where the engine returns the same answer.
The 2026/27 season in Settara
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 984 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 one full main crop, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 55% of this area. |
| 55% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 251 growing days · about 990 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 27% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 253 growing days · about 1,010 mm · September to May |
| 18% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 278 growing days · about 1,140 mm · September to June |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Settara
55% 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
18.9–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.6 t/ha
Steep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Steep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.0–11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.4–17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 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
4.7–5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionModerate
Plant 13 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.0–12.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · 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 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
27% sub-humid, mild winter — 26 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
22.2–22.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.6 t/ha
Steep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Steep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 14 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 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.7 t/ha expected
· about 13.9 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.5–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.7–17.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TeffFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Steep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 2 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 15 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TomatoModeratePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanModeratePlant 2 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 1.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
18% lowland, humid, mild winter — 2 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.0–14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.6 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 3 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.0 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope
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 Settara 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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WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 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 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 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 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 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 -
Bambara groundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 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 -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 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 -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Settara
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
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Banana Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Okra Moderate — Water
- Sorghum Moderate — Slope / terrain
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro 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 — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable — Temperature
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 47 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Settara, 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 Settara
- 2 September 2026 Garlic — Crop stopped being recommendable
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — 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 Settara?
Mandarin, Sweet orange, Beetroot, Common bean, Irish potato all rate well in Settara — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Settara?
In Settara the window for Mandarin runs 5 Sep 2026 to 22 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Settara?
Divisi does. It reads Settara'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 Settara, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.