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Rift Valley

9 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

Uasin GishupH 6.39 · N 1.56 g/kg
93
NakurupH 6.28 · N 1.59 g/kg
92
BaringopH 6.22 · N 1.32 g/kg
91
Elgeyo MarakwetpH 6.27 · N 1.39 g/kg
91
NarokpH 6.13 · N 1.63 g/kg
91
BometpH 6.02 · N 1.38 g/kg
89
West PokotpH 6.04 · N 1.67 g/kg
89
KerichopH 5.94 · N 1.34 g/kg
87
LaikipiapH 4.99 · N 1.42 g/kg
66

Top crops for this zone

BeansAvg 94Snow PeasAvg 94Napier GrassAvg 94French BeansAvg 94Garden PeasAvg 94CarrotAvg 94DolichosAvg 94Ethiopian Kale (Kanzira)Avg 94Sesame (Simsim)Avg 94OatsAvg 94
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Common questions about the Rift Valley zone

Which counties are in the Rift Valley zone?

The Rift Valley agroecological zone covers 9 Kenyan counties, including Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Narok. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

What crops grow best in the Rift Valley zone?

Across the Rift Valley zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Beans, Snow Peas, Napier Grass, French Beans, Garden Peas. 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 Rift Valley 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 Rift Valley zone.