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Roots & Tubers How do I grow Irish potatoes in vihiga county ?the conditions and the seed type
- Thread starter Alwanda
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Alfred Opiyo
Certified Expert
Please check on the following conditions which are best suitable for growing potatoes
PH 5-6.5
SOIL:deep fertile Sandy loam
Temperature: 16°c-20°c
Rainfall 1800-2500 mm annual distribution
Altitude 850-1400 metres above sea level
Common varieties you can plant amongst others are
Shangi
Kenya karibu
Kenya mpya
Togoni
e.t.c