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Groundnut

Arachis hypogaea

A drought-tolerant legume grown for both food and oil, common in western and Nyanza regions.

Family

Fabaceae

Temperature

22-32°C (absolute 10-45°C)

Rainfall

600-1500mm (absolute 400-4000mm)

Altitude

1650m

Soil pH

5.5-6.5 (absolute 4.5-8.5)

Soil types

Well-drained, loose sandy loams, pH 5.5-7.0