What grows in Chefchaouen Province
Tangier Tetouan Al Hoceima, Morocco
The 2026/27 season in Chefchaouen Province
| When the rains are expected | September 2026 to May 2027 |
|---|---|
| Rain in a typical year | About 732 mm |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 732 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 | 3 kinds of ground. The season below is the largest that farms — about 88% of this area. |
| 88% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 236 growing days · about 770 mm · September to May |
|---|---|
| 6% | enough rain for one full main crop; cool for part of the year, so frost sets the planting date 210 growing days · about 930 mm · September to May |
| 3% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 191 growing days · about 450 mm · October to April |
last updated 17 September 2026
What grows in Chefchaouen Province
88% lowland, sub-humid, mild winter — 3 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 5 Oct 2026 – 24 Dec 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
9.7–11.1 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 15 Oct 2026 – 14 Dec 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
10.7–12.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 25 Oct 2026 – 14 Nov 2026 opens in 3 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
7.1–8.4 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope
6% sub-humid, cool — 1 crop
3% sub-humid, mild winter — 4 crops
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BeetrootModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.2–8.8 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 1 May 2027 · about 14.7 t/ha
Steep slope -
Swiss chardModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026 closed for this season
matched to this season's forecast
8.1–8.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 10 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · about 18.4 t/ha
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
LettuceModeratePlant 8 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
5.3–5.9 t/ha expected
Irrigated: plant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 · about 12.9 t/ha
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChickpeaModeratePlant 5 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 opens in 18 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep 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 Chefchaouen 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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CabbageModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
TomatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 25.8 t/ha expected
Frost riskSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CarrotModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
EggplantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
KaleModerate Needs irrigationPlant 2 Mar 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 opens in 22 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
WatermelonModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 18.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OnionModerate Needs irrigation
Plant 21 Jan 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 16 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
Irish potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 16.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CucumberModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
PumpkinModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 12.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
AmaranthModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 11.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
African nightshadeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 9.2 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Jute mallowModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
OkraModerate Needs irrigationPlant 21 May 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 33 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Spider plantModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 5.5 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
MaizeModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 3.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SunflowerModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
TeffModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Common beanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.1 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
CowpeaModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.9 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Sweet pepperModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 14.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Niger seedModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
TobaccoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 10 Jun 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.3 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
LablabModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.7 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableLimited rooting depthSteep slope -
SorghumModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
WheatModerate Needs irrigationPlant 20 Jul 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 42 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 2.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
SoybeanModerate Needs irrigationPlant 22 Mar 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 1.4 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
GarlicModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Feb 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 opens in 19 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.3 t/ha expected
Steep slope -
Sweet potatoModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 10.5 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Green gramModerate Needs irrigationPlant 10 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027 opens in 36 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.6 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSteep slope -
ChilliModerate Needs irrigationPlant 1 May 2027 – 10 May 2027 opens in 30 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 6.8 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimumSteep slope -
Finger milletModerate Needs irrigationPlant 11 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 opens in 27 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 0.8 t/ha expected
Steep slope
What Divisi would not plant in Chefchaouen 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.
- Cabbage Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Common bean Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Garlic Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Irish potato Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Mango Moderate — Frost & pests
- Kale Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Teff Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Wheat Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- Onion Only in patches — clears in part of this area, not across any one zone
- African nightshade Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Groundnut Moderate
- Mandarin Moderate — Frost & pests
- Pumpkin Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Spider plant Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sugarcane Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sweet orange Moderate — Frost & pests
- Maize Moderate
- Passion fruit Moderate — Frost & pests
- Sorghum Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Carrot Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Cucumber Moderate — Slope / terrain
- Sunflower Moderate — Slope / terrain
- African eggplant Unsuitable — Temperature
- Amaranth 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
- Moringa Unsuitable — Temperature
- Niger seed Unsuitable — Temperature
- Oil palm Unsuitable
- Okra Unsuitable — Temperature
- Papaya Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pearl millet Unsuitable — Temperature
- Pigeon pea Unsuitable
- Pineapple Unsuitable
- Rice Unsuitable — Temperature
- Roselle Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sesame Unsuitable — Temperature
- Soybean Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet pepper Unsuitable — Temperature
- Sweet potato Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tea Unsuitable
- Tobacco Unsuitable — Temperature
- Tomato Unsuitable
- Turmeric Unsuitable
- Watermelon Unsuitable — Temperature
- Yam Unsuitable
Divisi scored 74 crops against this district's own ground; 70 came back without a sowing date.
Plan the season, not just check it
The crops and dates above are read at cells spread across Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen Province?
Beetroot, Lettuce, Swiss chard, Chickpea all rate well in Chefchaouen Province — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Beetroot in Chefchaouen Province?
In Chefchaouen Province the window for Beetroot runs 5 Oct 2026 to 24 Dec 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Chefchaouen Province?
Divisi does. It reads Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen 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.