What grows in Gourigueur
Tebessa, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Gourigueur
| Rainy seasons | One each year — one chance to plant, so timing carries it |
|---|---|
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to March 2027 |
| Rain in a typical year | About 363 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 363 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.5 °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 short crop, and only if timed to it, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 60% of this area. |
| 60% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 162 growing days · about 380 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 188 growing days · about 420 mm · October to April |
| 9% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 161 growing days · about 370 mm · October to April |
| 9% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 153 growing days · about 400 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Gourigueur
60% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 6 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.8–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatModeratePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.2–7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
11% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 8 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.2–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 30 Dec 2026 – 8 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.6–7.6 t/ha expected
· about 41.7 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
WheatModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 6.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.5–8.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageModeratePlant 8 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–12.8 t/ha expected
· about 64.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
9% semi-arid, mild winter — 4 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
6.6–8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 11 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 20 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
9% semi-arid, cool — 5 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 46.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 24 Nov 2026 – 3 Dec 2026 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.0–2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 13 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 19 Feb 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.7–7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 32.3 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 Gourigueur 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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CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 50.0 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 50.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 64.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 46.3 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.9 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 13.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.3 t/ha expected
Pest/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 3.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumShallow soil -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Irish potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
What Divisi would not plant in Gourigueur
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.
- Kale Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Irish potato Moderate — Water
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Carrot Moderate — Water
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- Teff 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
- Common bean Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable
- 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
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 66 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Gourigueur, 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 Gourigueur?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Chickpea, Lettuce, Garlic all rate well in Gourigueur — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Gourigueur?
In Gourigueur the window for Beetroot runs 23 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Gourigueur?
Divisi does. It reads Gourigueur'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 Gourigueur, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.