What grows in Centre East
Tunisie
The 2026 season in Centre East
| Rain in a typical year | About 308 mm in a typical farming district |
|---|---|
| Across its districts | From about 238 mm in the driest of 4 districts to about 314 mm in the wettest |
| This season's rain | Rain close to usual — plan around about 308 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 | 5 kinds of ground. The season below is one typical farming district's, not a figure for the whole of this area. |
| 82% | too dry for rain-fed cropping without irrigation; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth no rain-fed season · about 200 mm |
|---|---|
| 7% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 122 growing days · about 340 mm · October to March |
| 4% | too dry for rain-fed cropping without irrigation; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth no rain-fed season · about 190 mm |
| 4% | enough rain for one short crop, and only if timed to it; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 158 growing days · about 360 mm · October to March |
| 3% | enough rain for one full main crop; warm, with a cool spell that slows winter growth 182 growing days · about 410 mm · September to April |
last updated 18 September 2026 · from all 4 areas within it
Centre East's districts
What grows here
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WheatFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 27 Sep 2026 – 16 Nov 2026 open now
matched to this season's forecast
3.9–4.5 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
BeetrootFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 17 Oct 2026 – 16 Nov 2026 opens in 2 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
21.4–26.1 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
Niger seedFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 7 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
0.8–0.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's range -
LettuceFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 11 Nov 2026 – 3 Dec 2026 opens in 6 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
19.7–24.4 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
Common beanFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 4 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 opens in 1 week
based on the rains it usually gets
1.6–1.9 t/ha expected
Frost riskPest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH below the crop's optimum -
Irish potatoFavourableGrows well in 2 of 4 districts
Plant 7 Oct 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 opens in 1 week
matched to this season's forecast
20.4–25.4 t/ha expected
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 here with irrigation
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GuavaFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 31.8 t/ha expected
Soil pH below the crop's optimum -
LemonFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 37.3 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
MandarinFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Soil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier)Correctable with liming -
Sweet orangeFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 21 Jan 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 open now
matched to this season's forecast
about 40.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
African eggplantFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 11 Apr 2027 – 20 Jul 2027 opens in 28 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 35.0 t/ha expected
Pest/disease risk — manageableSoil pH outside the crop's rangeCorrect soil pH (acidifier) -
AmaranthFavourable Needs irrigationGrows well in 4 of 4 districts
Plant 22 Mar 2027 – 9 Aug 2027 opens in 25 weeks
matched to this season's forecast
about 30.0 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 Centre East, 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 Centre East?
Wheat, Beetroot, Niger seed, Lettuce, Common bean all rate well in Centre East — scored against its own rainfall, soil and terrain rather than a national average.
When should I plant Wheat in Centre East?
In Centre East the window for Wheat runs 27 Sep 2026 to 16 Nov 2026.
Is there a farming app that works in Centre East?
Divisi does. It reads Centre East'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 Centre East, not on your field. Soil, slope and rainfall change from one farm to the next. Check your own location to see your own numbers.