What grows in Aghrib
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Aghrib
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 1,012 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 +1.2 °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 91% of this area. |
| 91% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 247 growing days · about 1,000 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 9% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 248 growing days · about 1,030 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Aghrib
91% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.1 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 21 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Steep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.9–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.1–19.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.5–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
14.9–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.1–21.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 14 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.8–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinModeratePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionModerate
Plant 14 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 12 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
· about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 11.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 3 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
9% sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.4–18.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 34.1 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 23 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.4–16.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.4–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
12.6–13.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–18.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.4–0.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.9–16.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.2–6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionModerate
Plant 14 Dec 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 11 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.0 t/ha expected
· about 1.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 10.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 11.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 16 Jan 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.1 t/ha expected
· about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 2 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2027 opens in 26 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep 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 Aghrib 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 10 Feb 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep 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 slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
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 — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 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 slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
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 — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
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
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
What Divisi would not plant in Aghrib
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
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- African eggplant 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 — 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
- 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
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable — Temperature
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable — Temperature
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 52 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Aghrib, 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 Aghrib?
Mandarin, Sweet orange, Irish potato, Wheat, Beetroot all rate well in Aghrib — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Aghrib?
In Aghrib the window for Mandarin runs 4 Sep 2026 to 21 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Aghrib?
Divisi does. It reads Aghrib'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 Aghrib, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.