What grows in El Ayadi Barbes
Mila, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in El Ayadi Barbes
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 814 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 814 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.6 °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 91% of this area. |
| 91% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 242 growing days · about 770 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 242 growing days · about 780 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in El Ayadi Barbes
91% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 7 crops
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Swiss chardModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.0–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.7–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
5.0–5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
9% sub-humid, mild winter — 11 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.1–17.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–17.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–13.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.3–3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 5.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 3 Feb 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.7–16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 27 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.4 t/ha expected
· about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.1 t/ha expected
· about 16.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 1.3 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 El Ayadi Barbes 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 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CarrotModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
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 slope -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
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 slope -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
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 slope -
African nightshadeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 slope -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 slope -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate 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 slope -
Niger seedModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in El Ayadi Barbes
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.
- African nightshade Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Common bean Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Spider plant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Carrot Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Cucumber Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Jute mallow Moderate — Water
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth 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
- 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
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 63 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across El Ayadi Barbes, 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 El Ayadi Barbes?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Chickpea, Garlic, Kale all rate well in El Ayadi Barbes — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in El Ayadi Barbes?
In El Ayadi Barbes the window for Beetroot runs 6 Sep 2026 to 2 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in El Ayadi Barbes?
Divisi does. It reads El Ayadi Barbes'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 El Ayadi Barbes, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.