What grows in Beni Snous
Tlemcen, Algeria
The 2026/27 season in Beni Snous
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 506 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 506 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| 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 | 4 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 42% of this area. |
| 42% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 193 growing days · about 500 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 29% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 176 growing days · about 390 mm · October to April |
| 19% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 168 growing days · about 510 mm · October to April |
| 6% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 186 growing days · about 540 mm · October to April |
last updated 18 September 2026
What grows in Beni Snous
42% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 4 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.3–13.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.6–12.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
5.3–6.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 28 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope
29% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 9 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
13.0–16.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 44.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 16 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
5.7–7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 7 Oct 2026 – 17 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
9.3–11.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
8.3–10.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
WheatModeratePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 19 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.2–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 4.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 10 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
2.1–2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 11 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 27.4 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
OnionModerate
Plant 16 Dec 2026 – 15 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.0–6.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 28.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
19% semi-arid, cool — 3 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–10.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 23 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
8.8–9.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 8 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 opens in 14 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.7–0.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
6% sub-humid, cool — 5 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.2–11.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 25.4 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 21 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
12.4–13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 31.7 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 1 Dec 2026 – 10 Dec 2026 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.9–2.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 8.8 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceModeratePlant 22 Feb 2027 – 16 Mar 2027 opens in 21 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.8–7.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 22.2 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
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 Beni Snous 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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CarrotFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 34.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
TeffFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep 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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 19.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 44.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 22.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Beni Snous
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.
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Cucumber Moderate — Water
- Teff Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Carrot Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Common bean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable
- Lime Unsuitable
- Maize Unsuitable — Temperature
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- 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
- Pumpkin Unsuitable — Temperature
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sorghum Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 64 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Beni Snous, 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 Beni Snous
- 18 September 2026 Chickpea — Planting window moved, now opens 8 Jan 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 Beni Snous?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Garlic, Lettuce, Cabbage all rate well in Beni Snous — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Beni Snous?
In Beni Snous the window for Beetroot runs 4 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Beni Snous?
Divisi does. It reads Beni Snous'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 Beni Snous, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.