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Coastal Lowlands

5 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

Taita TavetapH 6.64 · N 0.97 g/kg
80
KwalepH 6.76 · N 0.93 g/kg
79
MombasapH 6.24 · N 0.95 g/kg
79
LamupH 6.31 · N 0.74 g/kg
75
KilifipH 6.24 · N 0.8 g/kg
74

Top crops for this zone

Sesame (Simsim)Avg 93SorghumAvg 92CowpeasAvg 92Pigeon PeasAvg 92MilletAvg 92Green GramsAvg 92Finger MilletAvg 92Cashew NutsAvg 92DhaniaAvg 91MangoAvg 91
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Common questions about the Coastal Lowlands zone

Which counties are in the Coastal Lowlands zone?

The Coastal Lowlands agroecological zone covers 5 Kenyan counties, including Taita Taveta, Kwale, Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

What crops grow best in the Coastal Lowlands zone?

Across the Coastal Lowlands zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Sesame (Simsim), Sorghum, Cowpeas, Pigeon Peas, Millet. 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 Coastal Lowlands 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 Coastal Lowlands zone.