What grows in Ait Bouadou
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Ait Bouadou
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 822 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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 38% of this area. |
| 38% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 242 growing days · about 790 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 38% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 200 growing days · about 960 mm · February to June |
| 25% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 241 growing days · about 810 mm · September to May |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Ait Bouadou
38% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
3.3–3.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
MandarinFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.2–24.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.1–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.5–24.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
14.3–14.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.5–6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
26.0–29.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.7–9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
OnionFavourable
Plant 6 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.9–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GarlicFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Spider plantModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinModeratePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.4 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 9.2 t/ha expected
· about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerModeratePlant 26 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought
25% sub-humid, mild winter — 21 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.9–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 24.9 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
13.4–13.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Frost riskSteep 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 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
4.4–5.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.3–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
21.0–23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.3–12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 · about 2.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.5–17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.1–20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 4 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 6 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 37.4 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 7.4 t/ha expected
· about 33.7 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 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 12.9 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 Bouadou 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 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 58.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-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 29.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SoybeanFavourable 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 — manageableEarly-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 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-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 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Green gramFavourable 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
FonioFavourable 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Egusi melonFavourable 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 — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 42.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLate-maturing — drought risk -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Ait Bouadou
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.
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- 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 — Temperature
- 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
- 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 Ait Bouadou, 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 Ait Bouadou?
Mandarin, Wheat, Beetroot, Lettuce, Swiss chard all rate well in Ait Bouadou — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Ait Bouadou?
In Ait Bouadou the window for Mandarin runs 9 Sep 2026 to 16 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Ait Bouadou?
Divisi does. It reads Ait Bouadou'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 Bouadou, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.