What grows in Azazga
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Azazga
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 945 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 85% of this area. |
| 85% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 240 growing days · about 830 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 15% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 248 growing days · about 1,020 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Azazga
85% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 19 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 22.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–17.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 29.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 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
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.8–24.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 40.5 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
12.7–13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 29 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
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TeffFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.0–20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.6–17.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.2–10.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
6.3–7.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 17 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 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 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.2 t/ha expected
· about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SunflowerModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
15% sub-humid, mild winter — 24 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 22.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 24.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Early-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
41.2–42.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.9–19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 29.4 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–3.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageable -
LettuceFavourablePlant 3 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
18.9–20.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–1.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 8 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.9–25.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 26.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 22 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.4–6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
13.0–14.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GuavaFavourablePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 27 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
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African nightshadeFavourablePlant 20 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 8.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
OnionFavourable
Plant 28 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 8 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CarrotFavourablePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
· about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GarlicFavourablePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 9.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
SunflowerModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
PumpkinModeratePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SoybeanModeratePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 · about 2.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
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 Azazga 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 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 28.9 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 20.3 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 17.4 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 8.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 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 2.9 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 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-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 1.7 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 1.4 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 1.2 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 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 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 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 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 23.2 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 14.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
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 Azazga
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 Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- 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
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- 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
- 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; 50 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Azazga, 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 Azazga
- 31 August 2026 Garlic — Crop became recommendable
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 Azazga?
Mandarin, Beetroot, Cabbage, Sweet orange, Wheat all rate well in Azazga — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Azazga?
In Azazga the window for Mandarin runs 9 Sep 2026 to 6 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Azazga?
Divisi does. It reads Azazga'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 Azazga, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.