What grows in Iflissen
Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Iflissen
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 991 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 88% of this area. |
| 88% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 244 growing days · about 870 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 12% | enough rain for a long crop, or two in a year; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 277 growing days · about 1,100 mm · September to June |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Iflissen
88% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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MandarinFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 12 Feb 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Steep slope -
Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
20.7–21.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.5 t/ha
Steep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 5 Sep 2026 – 13 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
20.0–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CabbageFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
34.0–34.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
16.9–17.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Common beanFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 15 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.8–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 14 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
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 -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
KaleFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.9–23.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TeffFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.7–2.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourablePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourablePlant 29 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 12 Dec 2026 – 25 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
CucumberFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 4 Sep 2027 – 13 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.6 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 -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
· about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GarlicFavourablePlant 25 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 9 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.6 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 -
CarrotModeratePlant 25 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
SunflowerModeratePlant 27 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
12% lowland, humid, mild winter — 22 crops
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Sweet orangeFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.8–18.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 36.5 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 17 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.0–20.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Steep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
MandarinFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 28.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
WheatFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceFavourablePlant 18 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.5–19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 37.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Common beanFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 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 -
CabbageFavourablePlant 16 Sep 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
21.1–24.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
OnionFavourable
Plant 20 Dec 2026 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.2–13.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
20.2–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeLate-maturing — drought risk -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
17.9–19.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaFavourablePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 25 Feb 2027 opens in 20 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.2 t/ha expected
· about 1.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slopeEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
Jute mallowFavourablePlant 3 Sep 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.7 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 3 Sep 2027 – 12 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 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 -
GarlicFavourablePlant 13 Sep 2026 – 13 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 4.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 13.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeModeratePlant 3 Sep 2027 – 16 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 21.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
Spider plantModeratePlant 3 Sep 2027 – 17 Sep 2027 opens in 48 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 12.6 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CarrotModeratePlant 25 Jan 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
SunflowerModeratePlant 2 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
CucumberModeratePlant 16 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 14 Mar 2027 – 26 Mar 2027 opens in 23 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.1 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
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 Iflissen 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 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 – 30 Jun 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 – 10 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 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthEarly-maturing — escapes late drought -
TobaccoFavourable 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 — 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 — manageableEarly-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 — manageable -
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 — manageableLimited rooting depth -
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 — manageableEarly-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 1.0 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 -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.7 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 — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 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 -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLate-maturing — drought risk -
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
What Divisi would not plant in Iflissen
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
- Guava Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Avocado Moderate — Frost & pests
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tobacco Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tomato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- 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
- Tea Moderate — Frost & pests
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- Groundnut Moderate — Water
- Okra Moderate — Water
- Sorghum Moderate — Water
- Soybean 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
- 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; 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 Iflissen, 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 Iflissen
- 2 September 2026 Coffee Arabica — 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 Iflissen?
Mandarin, Sweet orange, Beetroot, Wheat, Cabbage all rate well in Iflissen — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Mandarin in Iflissen?
In Iflissen the window for Mandarin runs 5 Sep 2026 to 12 Feb 2027.
Is there a farming app that works in Iflissen?
Divisi does. It reads Iflissen'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 Iflissen, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.