What grows in Taoura
Souk-Ahras, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Taoura
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 623 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 623 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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 89% of this area. |
| 89% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 222 growing days · about 590 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 7% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 184 growing days · about 450 mm · October to April |
| 4% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 175 growing days · about 440 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Taoura
89% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 13 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.4–22.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
22.5–25.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.9–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.5–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
4.4–4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 23 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
OnionModerate
Plant 17 Dec 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.7–9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatModeratePlant 7 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
15.2–20.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.5–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 20 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
7% sub-humid, mild winter — 13 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.7–21.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost risk -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.9–21.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.3–4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
KaleFavourablePlant 10 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
13.7–16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 33.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 28 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
CarrotModeratePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 47.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionModerate
Plant 29 Dec 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 42.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.9–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 66.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 19 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2027 opens in 29 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.2–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 28 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 31 Jan 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 41.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 5 Mar 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 3.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot 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 Taoura 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 66.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 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 9.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourable 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) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 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 3.8 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 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 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 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Taoura
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.
- Common bean Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Spider plant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sunflower Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- 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
- Jute mallow 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; 61 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Taoura, 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 Taoura
- 18 September 2026 Rape Covo Kale — Planting window moved, now opens 10 Sep 2026
- 18 September 2026 Beetroot — Limiting factor changed
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 Taoura?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Kale, Garlic, Lettuce all rate well in Taoura — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Taoura?
In Taoura the window for Beetroot runs 9 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Taoura?
Divisi does. It reads Taoura'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 Taoura, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.