Chia: The high-value crop with promising prospects

Chia seeds farm at Sagana Scheme in Nyeri County. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

Sandy loam or loamy soils are ideal for chia cultivation. The soil should have a pH level ranging from slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 8.0). "Soil fertility is also important, and organic matter content should be moderate to high," he says.

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Soil preparation