What grows in Ait Aissa Mimoun
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Ait Aissa Mimoun
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 899 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 86% of this area. |
| 86% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 240 growing days · about 870 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 225 growing days · about 800 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Ait Aissa Mimoun
86% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 20 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.7–18.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.6 t/ha
Steep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.7–11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 4 Dec 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CucumberModeratePlant 7 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 7 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleModeratePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
14% sub-humid, mild winter — 20 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 14 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Steep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.0–18.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Steep slope -
GuavaFavourablePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 4 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 15.6 t/ha
Steep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 7 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
BeetrootModeratePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 25.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.0–1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.8–11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 4 Dec 2026 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 7 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 7 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicModeratePlant 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil 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 Ait Aissa Mimoun 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 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African eggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 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 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 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 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Pearl milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Green gramModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Egusi melonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.5 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
RoselleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
CottonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
What Divisi would not plant in Ait Aissa Mimoun
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
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Pumpkin Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Soybean Moderate
- Sunflower Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Tobacco Moderate
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro 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
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lime Unsuitable — Temperature
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum 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; 54 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Ait Aissa Mimoun, 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 Ait Aissa Mimoun
- 18 September 2026 Carrot — Planting window moved, now opens 7 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Cucumber — Planting window moved, now opens 7 Sep 2027
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 Ait Aissa Mimoun?
Mandarin, Sweet orange, Guava, Common bean, Niger seed all rate well in Ait Aissa Mimoun — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Ait Aissa Mimoun?
In Ait Aissa Mimoun the window for Mandarin runs 7 Sep 2026 to 14 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Ait Aissa Mimoun?
Divisi does. It reads Ait Aissa Mimoun'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 Ait Aissa Mimoun, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.