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Arid and Semi-Arid

7 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

Tana RiverpH 6.4 · N 1.04 g/kg
77
GarissapH 7.96 · N 0.61 g/kg
57
TurkanapH 7.95 · N 0.41 g/kg
50
MarsabitpH 8.22 · N 0.52 g/kg
49
SamburupH 8.28 · N 0.67 g/kg
48
WajirpH 8.4 · N 0.52 g/kg
44
ManderapH 8.38 · N 0.53 g/kg
43

Top crops for this zone

Pigeon PeasAvg 92MilletAvg 92Sesame (Simsim)Avg 92ChiaAvg 69SisalAvg 60Aloe VeraAvg 60WatermelonAvg 59SorghumAvg 57CowpeasAvg 57Green GramsAvg 55
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Common questions about the Arid and Semi-Arid zone

Which counties are in the Arid and Semi-Arid zone?

The Arid and Semi-Arid agroecological zone covers 7 Kenyan counties, including Tana River, Garissa, Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

What crops grow best in the Arid and Semi-Arid zone?

Across the Arid and Semi-Arid zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Pigeon Peas, Millet, Sesame (Simsim), Chia, Sisal. Suitability varies by county — open a county's soil report for a ranked crop list.

How do I get a fertilizer plan for a farm in the Arid and Semi-Arid zone?

Enter your county or GPS location at shambaiq.com/app for a free, soil-based fertilizer plan with rates and bag-per-acre budgets for your exact farm in the Arid and Semi-Arid zone.