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Western Highlands

7 counties in this agroecological zone

Counties

NandipH 6.17 · N 1.37 g/kg
91
Trans NzoiapH 5.93 · N 1.68 g/kg
88
BungomapH 5.56 · N 1.12 g/kg
75
KakamegapH 5.63 · N 1.01 g/kg
75
VihigapH 5.62 · N 1.02 g/kg
75
NyamirapH 5.58 · N 0.84 g/kg
70
KisiipH 5.21 · N 1.09 g/kg
65

Top crops for this zone

Garden PeasAvg 94Kale (Sukuma Wiki)Avg 94MaizeAvg 93PyrethrumAvg 93Finger MilletAvg 92Wambugu ApplesAvg 92Sweet PotatoAvg 91MacadamiaAvg 90PineappleAvg 90TeaAvg 90
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Common questions about the Western Highlands zone

Which counties are in the Western Highlands zone?

The Western Highlands agroecological zone covers 7 Kenyan counties, including Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga. Each has its own soil profile — see the county list for pH, nitrogen and soil health scores.

What crops grow best in the Western Highlands zone?

Across the Western Highlands zone, the crops scoring highest on precision soil data include Garden Peas, Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Maize, Pyrethrum, 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 Western Highlands 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 Western Highlands zone.