Rice
Oryza sativa
Grown primarily under irrigation in schemes like Mwea; demand consistently outstrips domestic production.
Family
Poaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 10-36°C)
Rainfall
1500-2000mm (absolute 1000-4000mm)
Altitude
2500m
Soil pH
5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-9)
Soil types
Heavy clay or clay loam soils that hold water well