What grows in North Sinai
Egypt
The 2026 season in North Sinai
| Rain in a typical year | About 158 mm in a typical farming district |
|---|---|
| Across its districts | From about 51 mm in the driest of 11 districts to about 158 mm in the wettest |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 158 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| What that supports | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it, warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth |
| Ground this covers | One kind of ground throughout. |
last updated 19 September 2026 · from all 11 areas within it
North Sinai's districts
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Al-Hasna -
Bir Al-Abd -
El Arish 1 -
El Arish 2 -
El Arish 3 -
El Arish 4 -
Nakhl -
Qasima -
Rafah -
Rummana -
Shaykh Zuwayd
What grows here
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Niger seedFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 23 Oct 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WheatFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 23 Oct 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.2–3.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 2 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.1–20.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
ChickpeaFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 2 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageable -
Common beanFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 2 Nov 2026 – 2 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourableGrows well in 1 of 11 districts
Plant 12 Nov 2026 – 12 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.5–16.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
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 here with irrigation
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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionFavourable Needs irrigation
Grows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 7 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 41.7 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 11 of 11 districts
Plant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 15.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops above are gathered from every district in North Sinai, and the ground under them is not all the same. 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 North Sinai?
Niger seed, Wheat, Beetroot, Chickpea, Common bean all rate well in North Sinai — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Niger seed in North Sinai?
In North Sinai the window for Niger seed runs 23 Oct 2026 to 22 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in North Sinai?
Divisi does. It reads North Sinai'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 North Sinai, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.