What grows in Quillen
Souk-Ahras, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Quillen
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 735 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 735 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.6 °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 88% of this area. |
| 88% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 241 growing days · about 760 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 12% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 240 growing days · about 750 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Quillen
88% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 17 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.5–23.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
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Swiss chardFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.6–18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.0–16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.3–13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–22.2 t/ha expected
· about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.6–3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 3 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.7–6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
3.4–4.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 17 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.1–12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 15 Apr 2027 – 24 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–6.0 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope
12% sub-humid, mild winter — 17 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.7–18.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–19.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.7–13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.0–16.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 12 Oct 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.8–21.9 t/ha expected
· about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 1.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.7–6.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 4.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.9–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 17 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 5 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
· about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffModeratePlant 21 Feb 2027 – 15 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CarrotModeratePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Quillen 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 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 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 — manageableSteep slope -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 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 -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 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 -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 29 Aug 2027 – 7 Sep 2027 opens in 47 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Quillen
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 Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Jute mallow Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pumpkin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate
- African eggplant 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
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- 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
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 57 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Quillen, 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 Quillen
- 18 September 2026 Garlic — Limiting factor changed, now held back mostly by Temperature
- 18 September 2026 Garlic — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Sep 2026
- 18 September 2026 Swiss Chard — Planting window moved, now opens 18 Sep 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 Quillen?
Beetroot, Common bean, Swiss chard, Lettuce, Kale all rate well in Quillen — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Quillen?
In Quillen the window for Beetroot runs 21 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Quillen?
Divisi does. It reads Quillen'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 Quillen, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.