What grows in Khenchela
Algeria
The 2026 season in Khenchela
| Rain in a typical year | About 416 mm in a typical farming district |
|---|---|
| Across its districts | From about 217 mm in the driest of 21 districts to about 526 mm in the wettest |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 416 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date |
| 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. |
| 62% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth no rain-fed season · about 110 mm |
|---|---|
| 17% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 158 growing days · about 340 mm · October to March |
| 11% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 121 growing days · about 390 mm |
| 4% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 143 growing days · about 350 mm · October to March |
last updated 18 September 2026 · from all 21 areas within it
Khenchela's districts
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Ain Touila -
Babar -
Baghai -
Bouhmama -
Chelia -
Cherchar -
Djellal -
El Hamma -
El Mahmal -
El Oueldja -
Ensigha -
Kais -
Khenchela -
Khirane -
M'Sara -
M'Toussa -
Ouled Rechache -
Remila -
Tamza -
Taouzianat -
Yabous
What grows here
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BeetrootModerateClears in 18 of 21 areas scored
Plant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–12.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModerateClears in 7 of 21 areas scored
Plant 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModerateClears in 9 of 21 areas scored
Plant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleModerateClears in 4 of 21 areas scored
Plant 10 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
6.4–8.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Swiss chardModerateClears in 15 of 21 areas scored
Plant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.7–9.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModerateClears in 3 of 21 areas scored
Plant 20 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil 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 here with irrigation
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Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 18 of 21 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops above are gathered from every district in Khenchela, 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 Khenchela?
Beetroot, Chickpea, Garlic, Kale, Swiss chard all rate well in Khenchela — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Khenchela?
In Khenchela the window for Beetroot runs 2 Oct 2026 to 12 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Khenchela?
Divisi does. It reads Khenchela'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 Khenchela, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.