What grows in Ouled Attia
Skikda, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Ouled Attia
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,315 mm |
| This season's rain | Leaning dry — January, February, November and December look short of rain. Plant at the early end of the window, favour quicker and more drought-tolerant crops, and keep moisture in the soil: mulch, and weed early. |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.0 °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 a long crop, or two in a year, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 85% of this area. |
| 85% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 288 growing days · about 1,400 mm · September to June |
|---|---|
| 8% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 289 growing days · about 1,510 mm · September to June |
| 8% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 261 growing days · about 1,120 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Ouled Attia
85% lowland, humid, mild winter — 18 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.8–19.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.8 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 8 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.0–11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.1–9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 2.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 28 Aug 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.9–12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.7–16.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.4–6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.9–3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 11 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 23 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 28 Aug 2027 – 10 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedModeratePlant 28 Aug 2027 – 9 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 6.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 28 Aug 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 28 Aug 2027 – 6 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
8% humid, mild winter — 2 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 27 Aug 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 31.8 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 27 Aug 2026 – 7 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 Ouled Attia 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 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African eggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 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 -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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
What Divisi would not plant in Ouled Attia
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.
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Carrot Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate
- Okra Moderate — Water
- Pumpkin Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sorghum Moderate — Water
- Soybean Moderate
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sunflower Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Tobacco Moderate
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro 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 — Temperature
- Grapefruit Unsuitable — Temperature
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mango Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Papaya Unsuitable
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 56 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 Attia, 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 Ouled Attia?
Sweet orange, Mandarin, African nightshade, Beetroot, Cabbage all rate well in Ouled Attia — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Sweet orange in Ouled Attia?
In Ouled Attia the window for Sweet orange runs 28 Aug 2026 to 7 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Ouled Attia?
Divisi does. It reads Ouled Attia'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 Attia, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.