What grows in El Amiria
Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in El Amiria
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 485 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 485 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 79% of this area. |
| 79% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 221 growing days · about 500 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 21% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 227 growing days · about 540 mm · October to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in El Amiria
79% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 11 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.4–21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.6–19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.1–4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 26 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.7–11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
· about 2.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleModeratePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.1–13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionModerate
Plant 19 Dec 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–10.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 19 Dec 2026 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.3–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 41.5 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
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 18 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 70.0 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffModeratePlant 17 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.5 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
21% sub-humid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–21.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 40.0 t/ha
Frost risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.3–20.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.8–4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 34.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
· about 2.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
KaleModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.3–13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 50.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 10 Dec 2026 – 19 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.0–10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 45.0 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 20 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.3–8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 41.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 9 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.6–16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 70.0 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 El Amiria 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 70.0 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 50.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 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) -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 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 15.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 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) -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 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) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 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 -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 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 optimumLimited rooting depth -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
What Divisi would not plant in El Amiria
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.
- 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
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- 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
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable
- 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
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable
- 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; 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 Amiria, 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 El Amiria
- 18 September 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 19 Dec 2026
- 18 September 2026 Irish Potato — Planting window moved, now opens 19 Dec 2026
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 El Amiria?
Beetroot, Garlic, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Chickpea all rate well in El Amiria — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in El Amiria?
In El Amiria the window for Beetroot runs 20 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in El Amiria?
Divisi does. It reads El Amiria'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 Amiria, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.