What grows in Province de Nador
Oriental, Morocco
The 2026/27 season in Province de Nador
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 316 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 316 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 short crop, and only if timed to it, 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 59% of this area. |
| 59% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 128 growing days · about 290 mm · November to April |
|---|---|
| 36% | 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 |
| 5% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 151 growing days · about 300 mm · October to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Province de Nador
59% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter, winter rain — 14 crops
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Niger seedFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
WheatFavourablePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
2.3–2.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
12.1–14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 25 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
12.4–14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TeffFavourablePlant 5 Nov 2026 – 24 Jan 2027 opens in 5 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
1.0–1.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
11.9–14.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
0.9–1.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
11.9–14.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CabbageModeratePlant 16 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 18.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
10.7–13.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
GarlicModeratePlant 6 Oct 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
3.0–3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
LettuceModeratePlant 26 Oct 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionModerate
Plant 5 Dec 2026 – 25 Dec 2026 opens in 9 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 8.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberModeratePlant 13 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 5.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
5% semi-arid, mild winter — 20 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.7–4.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 2 Mar 2027
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.4–23.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.2–24.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
18.6–23.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.5–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
LettuceFavourablePlant 18 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 7 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
14.2–17.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GarlicFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–6.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 18 Sep 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
KaleFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.2–21.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2026 – 1 May 2027 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
24.3–30.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 8 Oct 2026 – 21 Jan 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Common beanFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
1.1–1.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 May 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
PumpkinFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.9–13.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2025 – 8 Oct 2026 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
PapayaFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.8–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
TeffFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionFavourable
Plant 18 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 opens in 11 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 21 May 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CarrotModeratePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 28 Oct 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
SorghumModeratePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 1 Jan 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
MaizeModeratePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 5.8 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
Sweet pepperModeratePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 29 Aug 2026 – 10 Feb 2027 · about 22.8 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
TobaccoModeratePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
CucumberModeratePlant 6 Feb 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 23.2 t/ha
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 in Province de Nador 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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LemonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 29.2 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MangoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
AvocadoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2026 – 8 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EnsetFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 13.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TomatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 12 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OkraFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
CottonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 Jan 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 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) -
Bambara groundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
RoselleFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
GroundnutFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 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) -
SesameFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Province de Nador
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.
- Spider plant Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Passion fruit Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- African nightshade Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Moringa Moderate — Temperature
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- African eggplant 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
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pineapple Unsuitable — Water
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sugarcane Unsuitable — Water
- Sunflower Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet orange Unsuitable — Water
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable — Water
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 54 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 Nador, 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 Nador?
Wheat, Niger seed, Beetroot, Irish potato, Swiss chard all rate well in Province de Nador — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Wheat in Province de Nador?
In Province de Nador the window for Wheat runs 8 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Province de Nador?
Divisi does. It reads Province de Nador'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 Nador, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.