Iraqi Agricultural Crops Guide

Technical information and general recommendations for each crop type

Wheat

Category: Grains

Planting Season: November (11) - December (12)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 5°C - 30°C

Date Palm

Category: Trees

Planting Season: March/April (Spring) or September/October (Autumn)

Water Need: High

Temperature Range: 10°C - 50°C

Rice (Amber)

Category: Grains

Planting Season: Mid-May (5) to mid-June (6)

Water Need: Flooding

Temperature Range: 20°C - 40°C

Tomatoes

Category: Vegetables

Planting Season: Spring season (February/March) and autumn season (July/August)

Water Need: Regular

Temperature Range: 15°C - 35°C

Citrus

Category: Trees

Planting Season: February/March (Spring) or October (Autumn)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 10°C - 38°C

Eggplant

Category: Vegetables

Planting Season: Spring (March) or late summer (July/August)

Water Need: High

Temperature Range: 18°C - 40°C

Okra

Category: Vegetables

Planting Season: March/April (Summer) or July (Autumn)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 20°C - 45°C

Grapes

Category: Fruits

Planting Season: January/February (planting cuttings)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 10°C - 40°C

Yellow Corn

Category: Grains

Planting Season: July/August (main season in Iraq)

Water Need: High

Temperature Range: 15°C - 38°C

Pomegranate

Category: Fruits

Planting Season: February/March (Spring)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 5°C - 42°C

Berseem (Clover)

Category: Fodder

Planting Season: September/October (Autumn)

Water Need: Very High

Temperature Range: 5°C - 40°C

Barley

Category: Grains

Planting Season: October/November (10-11)

Water Need: Low

Temperature Range: 5°C - 32°C

Sesame

Category: Oil Crops

Planting Season: Mid-May (5) to mid-June (6)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 20°C - 42°C

Mung Bean

Category: Legumes

Planting Season: July (after wheat harvest)

Water Need: Medium

Temperature Range: 18°C - 40°C