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Lake Victoria Basin

5 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

KisumupH 5.54 · N 0.91 g/kg
71
MigoripH 5.43 · N 1.2 g/kg
71
BusiapH 5.29 · N 0.91 g/kg
69
Homa BaypH 5.27 · N 1.05 g/kg
66
SiayapH 5.33 · N 1.2 g/kg
66

Top crops for this zone

MacadamiaAvg 92CassavaAvg 91PineappleAvg 91AvocadoAvg 90Finger MilletAvg 90Coffee (Arabica)Avg 90Sweet PotatoAvg 88Rice (Lowland/Paddy)Avg 87
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Common questions about the Lake Victoria Basin zone

Which counties are in the Lake Victoria Basin zone?

The Lake Victoria Basin agroecological zone covers 5 Kenyan counties, including Kisumu, Migori, Busia, Homa Bay, Siaya. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

What crops grow best in the Lake Victoria Basin zone?

Across the Lake Victoria Basin zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Macadamia, Cassava, Pineapple, Avocado, Finger 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 Lake Victoria Basin 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 Lake Victoria Basin zone.