What grows in Beni Chebana
Setif, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Beni Chebana
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 601 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 601 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter 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 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 78% of this area. |
| 78% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 230 growing days · about 600 mm · October to May |
|---|---|
| 22% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 218 growing days · about 610 mm · October to May |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Beni Chebana
78% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 5 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.6–9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
5.5–6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
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 Beni Chebana 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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Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OnionModerate Needs irrigation
Plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
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 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 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 – 20 Jul 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 -
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 -
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 – 9 Aug 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 -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 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 -
WheatModerate Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 45 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.1 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RoselleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.3 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Beni Chebana
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.
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Garlic Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Wheat Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Onion Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Common bean Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Carrot Moderate — Water
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Jute mallow Moderate — Water
- Teff Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade 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
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 69 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Beni Chebana, 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 Beni Chebana?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Lettuce, Kale, Chickpea all rate well in Beni Chebana — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Beni Chebana?
In Beni Chebana the window for Beetroot runs 17 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Beni Chebana?
Divisi does. It reads Beni Chebana'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 Beni Chebana, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.