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Crop Planting Calendar

Seasonal planting guide for Kenyan farmers

Maize

3-4 months

Planting Season

March - May, October - November

Harvesting Season

July - September, January - February

Best Regions

Central, Rift Valley, Western

Current Price

KES 4,500

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Beans

3-4 months

Planting Season

March - April, October - November

Harvesting Season

June - July, January - February

Best Regions

All regions

Current Price

KES 8,500

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Tomatoes

2-3 months

Planting Season

Year-round (irrigated)

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

Central, Eastern, Coast

Current Price

KES 3,200

crate

📋 Reference price

Potatoes

3-4 months

Planting Season

April - June

Harvesting Season

July - September

Best Regions

Central, Rift Valley

Current Price

KES 3,500

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Wheat

4-5 months

Planting Season

May - June

Harvesting Season

September - October

Best Regions

Rift Valley, Central

Current Price

KES 5,000

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Rice

4-5 months

Planting Season

March - May

Harvesting Season

July - September

Best Regions

Western, Nyanza, Coast

Current Price

KES 7,500

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Cabbage

2-3 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

All regions

Current Price

KES 80

piece

📋 Reference price

Onions

3-4 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

Central, Eastern, Rift Valley

Current Price

KES 4,500

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Carrots

2-3 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

All regions

Current Price

KES 3,000

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Kales

2 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

All regions

Current Price

KES 50

bundle

📋 Reference price

Green Peas

2-3 months

Planting Season

October - November

Harvesting Season

January - February

Best Regions

Central, Rift Valley

Current Price

KES 6,000

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Bananas

12-18 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round

Best Regions

Central, Eastern, Coast, Western

Current Price

KES 800

bunch

📋 Reference price

Mangoes

3-4 months

Planting Season

October - December

Harvesting Season

March - May

Best Regions

Eastern, Coast, Central

Current Price

KES 2,500

crate

📋 Reference price

Avocado

6-12 months

Planting Season

Year-round

Harvesting Season

Year-round (peak: March - September)

Best Regions

Central, Eastern, Rift Valley

Current Price

KES 20

piece

📋 Reference price

Sweet Potatoes

4-5 months

Planting Season

March - April, October - November

Harvesting Season

June - July, January - February

Best Regions

All regions

Current Price

KES 2,800

90kg bag

📋 Reference price

Watermelons

3-4 months

Planting Season

December - February

Harvesting Season

March - May

Best Regions

Eastern, Coast, Central

Current Price

KES 300

piece

📋 Reference price

Farming Tips

  • Always prepare your land at least 2 weeks before planting
  • Use certified seeds for better yields
  • Monitor weather patterns and plant at the start of rains
  • Practice crop rotation to maintain soil fertility