What grows in Al Hoceima Province
Tangier Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco
The 2026/27 season in Al Hoceima Province
| When the rains are expected | October 2026 to April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 426 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 426 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 69% of this area. |
| 69% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 212 growing days · about 490 mm · October to April |
|---|---|
| 14% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 170 growing days · about 310 mm · October to April |
| 11% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 199 growing days · about 800 mm · September to December |
| 3% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 166 growing days · about 870 mm · September to December |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Al Hoceima Province
69% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 9 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 27 Sep 2026 – 7 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
10.4–11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
WheatModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
1.4–1.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
CabbageModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
12.4–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
11.3–13.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.6–9.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
7.7–9.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
KaleModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–11.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModeratePlant 2 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–3.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate
Plant 1 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 opens in 9 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.3–7.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season
14% lowland, semi-arid, mild winter — 15 crops
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WheatFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
2.6–3.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 20 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 4.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.0–15.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Swiss chardFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 8 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.1–16.5 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
13.8–17.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CabbageFavourablePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 18 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
17.6–22.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 7 Dec 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 · about 40.5 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceFavourablePlant 8 Nov 2026 – 28 Dec 2026 opens in 5 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
9.4–11.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
KaleModeratePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
12.0–15.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
GarlicModeratePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 28 Nov 2026 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
3.0–3.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 · about 10.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModeratePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
5.4–6.6 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Niger seedModeratePlant 29 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027 opens in 4 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.2–0.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
OnionModerate
Plant 8 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.7–11.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 27 Dec 2026 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 26.1 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
TeffModeratePlant 28 Dec 2026 – 16 Feb 2027 opens in 13 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
0.6–0.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 2.0 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in season -
Common beanModeratePlant 7 Jan 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 opens in 14 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 1.7 t/ha
Frost riskNot enough water in seasonSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
CarrotModeratePlant 17 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 opens in 15 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.3 t/ha expected
· about 28.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range -
CucumberModeratePlant 16 Feb 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 opens in 20 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.0 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableNot enough water in seasonSoil pH outside the crop's range
11% sub-humid, cool — 3 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
9.6–10.2 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 23.2 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 21 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
5.1–5.7 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 2 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 20.3 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 7 Dec 2026 – 16 Jan 2027 opens in 10 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
8.5–9.3 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 21 Jan 2026 – 18 Sep 2026 · about 28.9 t/ha
Frost riskSteep slope
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 Al Hoceima Province 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 28.2 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 9 Aug 2026 – 22 Mar 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 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 40.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
EggplantFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 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) -
WatermelonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 28.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 23.2 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 20.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet potatoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 20.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 17.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
African nightshadeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 8.7 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 8.7 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 8.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
MaizeFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SorghumFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 t/ha expected
Frost riskSteep slope -
TobaccoFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.0 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 1.4 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 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Green gramFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LablabFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
FonioFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 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) -
ChilliFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 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) -
SoybeanFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 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) -
Finger milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Egusi melonFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Pearl milletFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumLimited rooting depth -
ChickpeaFavourable Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027 opens in 19 weeks
based on the rains it usually gets
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
GroundnutModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Al Hoceima Province
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
- Papaya Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sunflower Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Maize Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sorghum Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Sweet pepper Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Chickpea Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Tobacco Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Groundnut Moderate — Temperature
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Tomato Moderate — Water
- Amaranth Moderate — Water
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- African nightshade Unsuitable — Temperature
- Avocado Unsuitable — Water
- Bambara groundnut Unsuitable — Temperature
- Banana Unsuitable
- Cashew Unsuitable
- Cassava Unsuitable
- Cocoa Unsuitable
- Coconut Unsuitable
- Taro Unsuitable
- Arabica coffee Unsuitable
- 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
- Chilli Unsuitable — Temperature
- Jute mallow Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lablab Unsuitable — Temperature
- Lemon Unsuitable — Water
- Lime Unsuitable
- Mango Unsuitable — Temperature
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 59 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Al Hoceima Province, 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 Al Hoceima Province?
Beetroot, Swiss chard, Lettuce, Cabbage, Irish potato all rate well in Al Hoceima Province — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Al Hoceima Province?
In Al Hoceima Province the window for Beetroot runs 29 Oct 2026 to 8 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Al Hoceima Province?
Divisi does. It reads Al Hoceima Province'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 Al Hoceima Province, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.