Best counties to grow Courgette (Zucchini) in Kenya
All 47 counties ranked by soil and climate suitability for Courgette (Zucchini) — scored against pH 5.8–7 target, high nitrogen, medium phosphorus, high potassium, plus rainfall (500–1200 mm) and altitude (0–2100 m) requirements.
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Quick answer
The best counties for Courgette (Zucchini) in Kenya are Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Narok, based on soil and climate suitability. Courgette (Zucchini) grows best at pH 5.8–7; these rank highest across all 47 counties on ShambaIQ's soil scoring.
All 47 counties — Courgette (Zucchini) suitability ranking
#1NakuruRift Valley
93
#2Uasin GishuRift Valley93
#3NarokRift Valley92
#4BaringoRift Valley92
#5Elgeyo MarakwetRift Valley92
#6West PokotRift Valley91
#7KajiadoSemi-Arid Eastern90
#8Trans NzoiaWestern Highlands89
#9NairobiCentral Highlands88
#10NandiWestern Highlands84
#11Taita TavetaCoastal Lowlands83
#12MombasaCoastal Lowlands82
#13KwaleCoastal Lowlands81
#14MachakosSemi-Arid Eastern80
#15KilifiCoastal Lowlands80
#16BometRift Valley79
#17LamuCoastal Lowlands79
#18KituiSemi-Arid Eastern78
#19KisumuLake Victoria Basin76
#20NyeriCentral Highlands72
#21BungomaWestern Highlands72
#22SiayaLake Victoria Basin72
#23KiambuCentral Highlands71
#24KirinyagaCentral Highlands71
#25Homa BayLake Victoria Basin71
#26LaikipiaRift Valley69
#27MigoriLake Victoria Basin69
#28MakueniSemi-Arid Eastern69
#29Tharaka NithiCentral Highlands68
#30Murang'aCentral Highlands67
#31KerichoRift Valley67
#32EmbuCentral Highlands65
#33BusiaLake Victoria Basin65
#34NyandaruaCentral Highlands63
#35NyamiraWestern Highlands62
#36MeruCentral Highlands61
#37KisiiWestern Highlands61
#38VihigaWestern Highlands59
#39KakamegaWestern Highlands56
#40Tana RiverArid and Semi-Arid52
#41IsioloSemi-Arid Eastern27
#42SamburuArid and Semi-Arid24
#43TurkanaArid and Semi-Arid18
#44MarsabitArid and Semi-Arid18
#45GarissaArid and Semi-Arid14
#46WajirArid and Semi-Arid7
#47ManderaArid and Semi-Arid6
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