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