What grows in Province de Driouch
Oriental, Morocco
The 2026/27 season in Province de Driouch
| When the rains are expected | November 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 306 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 306 mm falling roughly when it always does |
| This season's heat | Hotter than usual — about +1.3 °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 short crop, and only if timed to it, 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 51% of this area. |
| 51% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 150 growing days · about 300 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 37% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 201 growing days · about 410 mm · October to April |
| 6% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 101 growing days · about 260 mm |
| 3% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 149 growing days · about 280 mm · November to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Province de Driouch
51% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter, winter rain — 13 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.4–2.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.1–15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.1–16.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 4 Nov 2026 – 4 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.2–18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.9–11.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.8–13.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
KaleModeratePlant 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GarlicModeratePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.9–3.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 15.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 8 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Common beanModeratePlant 7 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 2.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
TeffModeratePlant 7 Jan 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 27 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 opens in 17 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 7.5 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CucumberModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum
37% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 3 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.0–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
4.7–5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
3% semi-arid, mild winter — 12 crops
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BeetrootFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–20.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 33.7 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
16.8–21.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WheatFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
2.5–2.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 5.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.5–14.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 29.5 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
21.6–27.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 58.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
14.8–18.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 42.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
GarlicFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
3.9–4.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 15.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 1 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
12.5–15.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
OnionFavourable
Plant 10 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.2–13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 37.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TeffModeratePlant 30 Dec 2026 – 18 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotModeratePlant 19 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
6.9–8.9 t/ha expected
· about 42.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberModeratePlant 20 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 opens in 24 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
4.7–5.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 33.7 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 Province de Driouch 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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Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 39.2 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 21.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Niger seedFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 32.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 58.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 33.7 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 29.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
PumpkinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 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) -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
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 — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable 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 optimum -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable 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) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum
What Divisi would not plant in Province de Driouch
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.
- Niger seed Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Pumpkin Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Maize Moderate
- Groundnut Moderate
- Sorghum Moderate — Water
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable — Water
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable — Temperature
- Chickpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable — Water
- Robusta coffee Unsuitable
- Cotton Unsuitable — Temperature
- Cowpea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Egusi melon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Enset Unsuitable — Water
- Finger millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Fonio Unsuitable — Temperature
- Ginger Unsuitable
- Grapefruit Unsuitable
- Green gram Unsuitable — Temperature
- Guava Unsuitable — Water
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Mandarin Unsuitable — Water
- Mango Unsuitable — Water
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Spider plant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 61 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Province de Driouch, 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 Province de Driouch?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Cabbage, Garlic all rate well in Province de Driouch — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Province de Driouch?
In Province de Driouch the window for Beetroot runs 1 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Province de Driouch?
Divisi does. It reads Province de Driouch'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 Province de Driouch, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.