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What grows in Setif

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The 2026 season in Setif

When the rains are expectedSeptember 2026 to December 2026
Rain in a typical yearAbout 515 mm in a typical farming district
Across its districtsFrom about 248 mm in the driest of 60 districts to about 930 mm in the wettest
This season's rainRain close to usual — plan around about 515 mm falling roughly when it always does
This season's heatHotter than usual — about +1.4 °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 supportsenough 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 covers7 kinds of ground. The season below is one typical farming district's, not a figure for the whole of this area.
36% enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 219 growing days · about 560 mm · September to May
27% enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 157 growing days · about 380 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 116 growing days · about 370 mm
7% enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 219 growing days · about 600 mm · September to May
7% enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 171 growing days · about 470 mm · September to December
6% enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 201 growing days · about 600 mm · September to May
3% enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 157 growing days · about 350 mm · October to March

last updated 19 September 2026 · from all 60 areas within it

Setif's districts

What grows here

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

Plan the season, not just check it

The crops above are gathered from every district in Setif, 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 first

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 Setif?

Beetroot, Swiss chard, Chickpea, Garlic, Lettuce all rate well in Setif — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.

When should I plant Beetroot in Setif?

In Setif the window for Beetroot runs 2 Oct 2026 to 12 Oct 2026.

Is there a farming app that works in Setif?

Divisi does. It reads Setif'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 Setif, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.

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