What grows in Zoubiria
Medea, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Zoubiria
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 533 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 533 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.5 °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 | 2 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 92% of this area. |
| 92% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 203 growing days · about 500 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 8% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 183 growing days · about 430 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Zoubiria
92% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.7–12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
13.9–15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 21 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.6–7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatModeratePlant 21 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 10 Jan 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.2–7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 29.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 24 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
8% sub-humid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.9–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
GarlicModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.6–3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.6–12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.8–12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 23 Dec 2026 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatModeratePlant 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 12 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 29.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil 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 in Zoubiria 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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TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Zoubiria
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.
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Teff Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Carrot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Common bean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 64 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Zoubiria, 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 Zoubiria?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Chickpea, Garlic all rate well in Zoubiria — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Zoubiria?
In Zoubiria the window for Beetroot runs 24 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Zoubiria?
Divisi does. It reads Zoubiria'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 Zoubiria, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.