What grows in Azeffoun
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Azeffoun
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 910 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 73% of this area. |
| 73% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 248 growing days · about 880 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 27% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 234 growing days · about 790 mm · September to May |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Azeffoun
73% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 20 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 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 25.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.7–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LemonFavourablePlant 6 Sep 2026 – 13 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 18.2 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.5–10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
0.7–0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
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
4.5–5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CabbageModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.3 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 1 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Spider plantModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 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 -
Jute mallowModeratePlant 19 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 13 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.4–7.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Niger seedModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
11.0–11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.7–10.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 6 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 49 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.0 t/ha expected
· about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
27% 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
19.5–20.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 32.5 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 22 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 25.9 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
19.6–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 2 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.0–3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–19.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 16.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
23.8–25.9 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 -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.4–21.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.0–19.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
4.7–5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.2–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicFavourablePlant 15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 6.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
TeffFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027
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 5.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 11 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 13 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 16.6 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 5 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 9.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 26 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.8 t/ha expected
· about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 28 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 1.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 17 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 14.7 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 Azeffoun 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 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 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 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 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 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 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 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 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 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 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 -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 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 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 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 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 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 0.4 t/ha expected
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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 – 21 May 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
What Divisi would not plant in Azeffoun
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.
- Avocado Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Guava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Banana Moderate — Frost & pests
- Arabica coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Robusta coffee Moderate — Frost & pests
- Enset Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Okra Moderate — Water
- Soybean Moderate — Water
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Coconut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Taro Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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 — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- 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; 51 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Azeffoun, 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 Azeffoun
- 18 September 2026 Common Bean — Planting window moved, now opens 5 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Carrot — Planting window moved, now opens 26 Jan 2027
- 18 September 2026 Cucumber — Planting window moved, now opens 6 Sep 2027
- 18 September 2026 Teff — Planting window moved, now opens 5 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 Azeffoun?
Beetroot, Mandarin, Sweet orange, Irish potato, Wheat all rate well in Azeffoun — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Azeffoun?
In Azeffoun the window for Beetroot runs 18 Sep 2026 to 1 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Azeffoun?
Divisi does. It reads Azeffoun'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 Azeffoun, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.