What grows in Ouled Hamla
Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Ouled Hamla
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 527 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 527 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 75% of this area. |
| 75% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 191 growing days · about 440 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 25% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 215 growing days · about 480 mm · October to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Ouled Hamla
75% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 9 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.9–14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.8–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 15 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 24 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.8–10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.8–12.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionModerate
Plant 18 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.8–9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 5 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 4 Feb 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.0–11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Not enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
25% sub-humid, mild winter — 10 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.7–19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.7–10.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.4–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 4 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.2–12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WheatModeratePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 4.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 14 Dec 2026 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 24 Dec 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.8–8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–14.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Ouled Hamla 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 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
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 – 9 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 – 20 Jul 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 -
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 -
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
Frost riskPest/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
Frost riskSoil 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 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 -
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 -
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 – 19 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 -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 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) -
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) -
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 -
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 -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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) -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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) -
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
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.2 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 1.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Ouled Hamla
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.
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate
- 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
- 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 Ouled Hamla, 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 Ouled Hamla
- 18 September 2026 Onion — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Dec 2026
- 18 September 2026 Wheat — Planting window moved, now opens 5 Jan 2027
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 Ouled Hamla?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Chickpea, Garlic, Lettuce all rate well in Ouled Hamla — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Ouled Hamla?
In Ouled Hamla the window for Beetroot runs 25 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Ouled Hamla?
Divisi does. It reads Ouled Hamla'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 Ouled Hamla, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.