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Semi-Arid Eastern

5 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

KajiadopH 6.55 · N 0.97 g/kg
89
MachakospH 7.03 · N 0.82 g/kg
80
KituipH 7.03 · N 0.74 g/kg
78
MakuenipH 7.5 · N 0.86 g/kg
69
IsiolopH 7.83 · N 0.46 g/kg
56

Top crops for this zone

Pigeon PeasAvg 94MilletAvg 94BeansAvg 93MangoAvg 90MoringaAvg 90LucerneAvg 90ChiaAvg 89SisalAvg 87Aloe VeraAvg 87SorghumAvg 81
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Common questions about the Semi-Arid Eastern zone

Which counties are in the Semi-Arid Eastern zone?

The Semi-Arid Eastern agroecological zone covers 5 Kenyan counties, including Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

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

Across the Semi-Arid Eastern zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Pigeon Peas, Millet, Beans, Mango, Moringa. 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 Semi-Arid Eastern 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 Semi-Arid Eastern zone.