What grows in Bouzguen
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Bouzguen
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 932 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 +1.1 °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 60% of this area. |
| 60% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 241 growing days · about 860 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 20% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 244 growing days · about 840 mm · September to May |
| 20% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 220 growing days · about 970 mm · February to June |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Bouzguen
60% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 8 crops
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WheatModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–9.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceModeratePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
6.7–7.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.6–12.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–10.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 9 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
7.8–8.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 9.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk
20% sub-humid, mild winter — 19 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
18.0–18.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 19 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 9 Aug 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 3.0 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.8–11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.7–14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–19.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
KaleFavourablePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
15.1–16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
18.7–20.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 47.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanModeratePlant 24 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 2.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.3–6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 17.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 12 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
2.7–3.2 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 -
OnionModerate
Plant 21 Dec 2026 – 30 Jan 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.0–11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 30.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatModeratePlant 31 Dec 2026 – 9 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 4.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 22 Jan 2027 – 24 Feb 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 28.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
SunflowerModeratePlant 1 Mar 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 8 Apr 2027 – 21 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 30 Jan 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 34.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
TeffModeratePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 2.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicModeratePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 9.6 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 Bouzguen 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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WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 27 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 – 30 Jun 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 -
Jute mallowFavourable 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 -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 36 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 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 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 -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 47.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LablabFavourable 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 — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 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 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/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 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 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 -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Steep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 27.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 May 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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 -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Bouzguen
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
- Jute mallow Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Lemon Moderate — Frost & pests
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Moderate — Water
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Niger seed Moderate — Slope / terrain
- 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 — 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; 55 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Bouzguen, 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 Bouzguen?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Chickpea, Kale, Swiss chard all rate well in Bouzguen — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Bouzguen?
In Bouzguen the window for Beetroot runs 12 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Bouzguen?
Divisi does. It reads Bouzguen'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 Bouzguen, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.