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Lentil ( Lens Culinaris) Farming in Kenya

Lens culinaris, the lentils plant, has many different names. The term "lentil" is a direct reference to the word "lens", which not only references its botanical name but its shape. The legumes resemble small lenses.

A Lentil Harvest

Lentil crops are annually grown and belong to the Fabaceae plant family. The pods contain edible seeds, each pod producing at least two seeds that can be split if desired. The vine itself is quite slender with hairy, erect, branching stems.

In Kenya it is popularly known as kamande, best grown in hot areas with sandy loamy soils that drain water fast. Due to its tolerance to drought conditions, areas of Ukambani, Garissa, Wajir, Siaya, Kisumu, Narok South, Kajiado and the entire coastal region would be ideal.

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Economic Value

Lentils are a valuable human food, mostly consumed as dry seeds. In India it is mostly consumed as ‘Dal’ by removal of outer skin and separation of cotyledons, snacks and soup preparation et cetere. It is easy to cook and easily digestible with high biological value, hence also referred to patients. Dry leaves, stems, empty and broken pods are used as valuable cattle feed. Bold seeded, attractive shaped grains have high demand for export at premium prices.

Lentil Varieties

Red Chief: This is a popular variety that is known for its high yields and drought tolerance. It matures in about 90-110 days and can produce up to 2000 kilograms per acre. It is a medium-sized lentil with a red-brown color. It is resistant to a number of diseases, including fusarium wilt and ascochyta blight.
Richlea: This variety is also known for its high yields and is resistant to diseases such as fusarium wilt. It matures in about 100-120 days and can produce up to 1800 kilograms per acre. It is a large-sized lentil with a yellow-brown color. It is also resistant to ascochyta blight.
Laird: This variety is a good choice for areas with high rainfall. It matures in about 120-130 days and can produce up to 1600 kilograms per acre. It is a medium-sized lentil with a green color. It is resistant to a number of diseases, including downy mildew and phoma pod rot.
Eston: This variety is a good choice for areas with low rainfall. It matures in about 90-100 days and can produce up to 1500 kilograms per acre. It is a small-sized lentil with a brown color. It is resistant to a number of diseases, including ascochyta blight and anthracnose.
Green lentils: These lentils are known for their nutty flavor and firm texture. They mature in about 120-130 days and can produce up to 1400 kilograms per acre. They are a small-sized lentil with a green color. They are not as resistant to diseases as some of the other varieties, but they are still a good choice for home gardens.

Soils

Overall, lentils adapt to all soil types but the key is good drainage. Plants prefer sandy loamy soils that are well-drained and fertile.

A pH of 6.0 and 6.5 is best, though the plants will grow in a soil pH up to 8.0. Avoid saline, boron or sodic soils, which may limit root growth and the plant's ability to receive moisture.

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Water Requirement

After planting, water well without flooding. Give plants about 1 inch of water per week. At least 10 inches of annual rainfall is needed. If weather conditions become dry, know that the lentil crop is drought tolerant and they can die if the water becomes water logged.

Altitude

Lentils are well-suited for cultivation at altitudes ranging from 1,200 meters to 2,500 meters above sea level. Higher altitudes provide cooler temperatures, which are favorable for lentil growth.

Sunlight

Lentils require plenty of sunlight for optimal growth. They are considered photoperiod neutral, meaning they do not have specific day-length requirements for flowering. However, lentils thrive well in areas where the weather is cool with limited rainfall such as Siaya, Kisumu, Narok South, Kajiado. Ideal temperatures are around 25 to 35 degrees celcius.

Fertilizer Application

If your soil is naturally clumpy, add compost to loosen it. Direct contact with fertilizer may shock the seeds. Instead, inoculate seeds with Rhizobium leguminosarum; this will give the plants the nitrogen they need for ideal growth and health.

Dig a long trench on the side of each row of young plants when they are about five inches tall. Pour in compost tea and repeat when the plants start to flower.

Establishment

Choose a well-drained field with suitable soil conditions (sandy loam to loam) and proper sunlight exposure for lentil cultivation. Clear the field of weeds, debris, and rocks to create a clean planting area. Prepare the soil by plowing, harrowing, and leveling to create a smooth and even seedbed.

Seed Selection and Treatment

Select high-quality lentil seeds from reputable sources. Choose certified and disease-free seeds of a suitable lentil variety for your region. Treat seeds, if necessary, with appropriate methods such as priming, coating, inoculation with beneficial microorganisms, or fungicide treatment.

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Planting

Use proper planting equipment, such as a seed drill or planter, to achieve consistent row spacing and seed depth. Set the planting depth on the equipment to about 2 to 4 cm. Plant lentil seeds in rows with the determined row spacing of 30 to 40 cm and within-row spacing of 5 to 10 cm and ensure uniform seed placement

Watering

Water the planting area before and after planting to ensure adequate moisture for germination. Monitor soil moisture levels regularly and provide supplementary irrigation as needed, especially during the early growth stages.

Mulching

Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as straw or leaves, around the seedlings to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and protect emerging plants.

Thinning

If seedlings are too close together, thin out once they have grown a few inches tall and maintain the desired spacing between plants.

Care and Monitoring

Monitor the lentil seedlings for pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. Take appropriate measures to address any issues arising and keep the area weed-free to reduce competition for resources and promote healthy lentil growth.

A lentil farming field

Common Pests and Diseases

Pests

Pests are minimal too but can be susceptible to various pests such as aphids, thrips, and pod borers, leaf miners, cut worms, whiteflies and wiremorms. It is very rare for lentils to attract Lygus bugs, aphids, maggots, wireworms and thrips. If found, just hose or pinch them.

Diseases

Because lentil plants thrive in low humidity, they usually do not attract many diseases. Occasionally ascochyta blight, white mould, rust, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fusarium wilt or root rot may occur as a symptom of rotating lentils with the wrong crops.

In addition to wheat, corn is another good option for crop rotation. Rotate every three or four years. Avoid fava bean, field bean, field pea, mustard, canola, rapeseed, soybean, sunflower, sugar beet, and potato because they are susceptible to the same diseases.

Management of pests and Diseases

Rotate lentils with non-host crops to disrupt pest and disease cycles.
Choose disease-resistant lentil varieties when available.
Remove and destroy infected plant debris to prevent disease spread.
Implement a combination of cultural, biological, and chemical control methods.
Use proper plant spacing and avoid over-crowding to reduce disease incidence.
Planting at the right time can help avoid peak pest and disease pressure.
Keep the field weed-free to reduce pest and disease habitat.
Regularly scout for pests and diseases to catch problems early.

Sprouted Lentils

Harvesting Lentils

Collect green pods within 70 to 80 days of planting to eat them like snap beans. When lentils are used as a dry grain, the seed is called a pulse. Harvest lentils when the lower pods are brown.

Hit a seed with a hammer and if it cracks, then it's ready to be harvested. If it mashes, let it dry on the plant longer.

Yield

The average lentil yield per acre varies depending on the variety, the growing conditions, and the management practices used. However, the average yield for lentils in Kenya is around 800-1500 kilograms per acre.

Matured Lentil Crop

Market Outlook

In the market, one kilogram of kamande costs between Sh200 – Sh350 depending on the market supply and demand.

Seedlings per acre – 12-15 kg seeds per acre
Spacing – 30cm for rows, 3-4 cm depth
Market price – Ksh. 200-350
Yield- 800-1500 kg per acre
Common pests- aphids, thrips, and pod borers, leaf miners, cut worms, whiteflies and wire worms.
Common diseases – ascochyta blight, white mould, rust, powdery mildew, anthracnose, fusarium wilt or root rot
Lifespan- 90-120 days from planting to maturity

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The Kiwi Fruit Farming: A Goldmine

Kiwi is a temperate fruit and it can do well in the temperate regions of Kenya like Central, Western highlands, Central Rift Valley and others.

There are very few markets where demand exceeds supply. One such market is for Kiwi fruits which despite being a relatively new idea in Kenya, has taken the market by storm. There are very few farmers who have gotten wind of its valued benefits and you can take advantage of this loophole to make a timely investment. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to go about it.

The Basics of Kiwi Fruit Farming in Kenya

Growing Requirements

Soil

The soil must be well drained. Kiwi tree vines planted where water sits on the surface following rains are likely to develop crown rot. The soil pH should be between 5.0 and 6.5.

Kiwi tree is especially touchy about less than perfect site and soil conditions in its youth. For this reason, some growers coddle their plants in containers for one, even two, years. Kiwi tree growth can be phenomenal in carefully watered and fertilized containers.

In Kenya Kiwi should be planted during the rainy season to take advantage of long-rains but does well too under irrigation. Note that Kiwi Vines are very vulnerable to strong wings and you may need to invest a bit more to protect them by building a temporary fence or planting some trees around the farm.

Fertilizer

Also compost manure and some little amounts of fertilizer, that is D.A.P and C.A.N to provide the crop with adequate nutrients are recommended.

Pests and Diseases

Kiwi plants are susceptible to PSA, crown rot, collar rot and root rot.

Symptoms

Reduced shoot growth. Leaves are small and chlorotic.
Vines may collapse suddenly or show a gradual decline in productivity over several seasons.
Red-brown discoloration of roots and root crowns which is visible when root is cut in two.

Management

Remove and destroy all infested leaves, twigs and fruits to prevent further spread of pests. Avoid water logging and keep the soil aerated.

One may also need bio-chemicals that are usually used on fruits like oranges and grapes.

Pests

Brown Leaf Roller, Green Leaf Roller, Greedy scale, Passion Vine Hopper and Thrips are some of the most common insect pests that attack kiwifruits.

Management

Avoid chemicals, as these may kill beneficial insects, like tachinid flies and parasitic wasps, which prey on leaf rollers. Bacillus thuringiensis is a safe, non-toxic treatment. Pheromone traps are also an effective means of control.

Kiwi Fruit Seedlings

Pollination

The burden of pollination rests mostly with honeybees, though wind and other beneficial insects also play a role. With few exceptions, a separate, non fruiting male plant is needed to fertilize and induce fruiting of female plants. The male should be no further than 35 feet from females. Do not be surprised if it appears that female flowers have stamens, the male flower parts. The stamens are there, but the pollen they shed is sterile. Similarly, male flowers have small, nonfunctional ovaries.

One male plant can fertilize the flowers of 8 or so females; and male and female plants need not be the same species of kiwi tree to cross-pollinate. Bloom times of male and female flowers must coincide, though.

Hand pollination is practical if you grow only a few kiwi trees. Merely pluck off a male blossom and lightly rub it on a half-dozen female flowers. Then go pluck another male, repeat the rubbing, and so forth.

Trellising

Kiwi trees are rampant plants and their trunks never become sturdy enough to hold the plants up off the ground of their own accord. Under cultivation plants must be trained to some sort of support that is both sturdy and allows vines adequate room to ramble.

A trellis used by commercial kiwi tree growers consists of wires stretched between 6-foot-high T-bar supports spaced 15 to 20 feet apart. At some sacrifice to fruit production, but with perhaps a gain in beauty, kiwi tree vines can be coaxed up a variety of other structures such as a gazebo, a pergola, or even along a split rail fence.

Kiwi Fruit Plant

Training and Pruning

The goals in training and pruning are to make a potentially tangled mass of rampant shoots manageable and easy to harvest, and to keep a vine fruitful by allowing adequate light to fall within the plant canopy. Pruning also stimulates an annual flush of new wood, important because flowers and fruits are borne toward the bases of current seasons’ shoots that grow from canes that grew the previous year only.

Not all the new shoots that grow from the previous year’s canes will fruit. Some canes may have been too shaded the year before, or the vine may be too young. Those canes that are fruitful will produce fruiting shoots at their basal half-dozen or so buds; the buds further out are capable of producing shoots that will fruit the next year.

An established kiwi tree vine consists of a trunk, permanent cordons, and fruiting arms or canes. Training and pruning are done by tying shoots to supports and pruning the plants while they are growing and they are dormant.

Girdling

Girdling is a technique that induces fruiting and hastens maturity and bud-break by disrupting the flow of nutrients and hormones in the stems. In late summer, make two parallel cuts, one sixteenth of an inch apart, on the trunk, and remove the strip of bark from between the cuts. Do not girdle any vine that is in a weakened condition, or cut too deeply, remove just the outer bark.

Kiwi Fruits

Harvesting

A mature kiwifruit vine can produce more than 90 kilograms of fruit. The ready kiwi fruits are harvested by snapping them off their stalks when the skins turn brown and samples of cut fruit show black seeds. The fruit will be hard, but will soften and sweeten in a week at room temperature. In a cool room, such a fruit will keep for two months. If the fruit is refrigerated to near freezing, and the humidity maintained at 95 percent with a plastic bag having just a few small holes, the fruit will store for 9 months. Let firm and ripe fruit soften before eating. This can be hastened by putting the fruit in a bag with an apple.

Hardy and super-hardy kiwifruits drop or come off easily from the vines when they are ripe. They are picked firm and ripe with their stems attached, and the small fruited kiwifruits store as well as the large kiwifruit.

The average kiwi vine takes 2 to 3 years to mature and start producing fruits. The first few harvests may however not be as productive but this tends to improve throughout the plants maturity life.

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Market Outlook

There are very few markets where demand exceeds supply. One such market is for Kiwi fruits which despite being a relatively new idea in Kenya, has taken the market by storm. And you just need to have a taste of this fruit to understand why so many people love it.

There are very few farmers who have gotten wind of its valued benefits so far. Actually, production of Kiwi fruits in Kenya is yet to kick off on a commercial scale. Now that’s where the mammoth opportunity is. You can take advantage of this low-supply-high-demand situation in Kenya and make your profits.

Kiwi Fruit Harvest

Investing in Kiwi Fruit

Let’s start with good news; Kiwi seedlings are now available in Kenya for an affordable price of Ksh.300. You can contact Richfarm Kenya 0724698357/ 0723213602 to have clean certified seedling.

The crop management is similar to passion fruit management practices. That means you will also need trellis and enough manure and water to bring up a healthy profitable crop. See the complete guide below; it contains the cost estimates for an acre.

The Money Math

An acre of kiwi fruits carries about 650 vines. In the third year, each vine should give you about 20 fruits on the lower side. That gives you about 13,000 fruits in a season. Check out the prices in supermarkets today and you will find a retail price of between Ksh.90 and Ksh.100 per fruit. Supposing you sell the fruit at a wholesale price of Ksh.70 per fruit, that acre will give you a cool Ksh.910,000. Now keep in mind that the production increases with time.

We have compiled this comprehensive Kiwi fruit farming guide for Kenya with step-by-step information from planting through to harvesting and marketing in our resource page where you can download a copy.

NB: The ratio of male to female kiwi plants is 1:5, therefore we recommend having 5 seedlings at once to minimize the chance of you taking females only yet a male is needed for fertilization. I covered this on female and male kiwi fruits above under pollination.

Cost per seedling ksh.300
Seedlings per acre - 340 vines
Spacing – 2m between lines, 6m from plant to plant
Fruit market price – Ksh. 90-100 retail, Ksh. 70 on wholesale
Yield – 20-30 fruits per vine in a season
Common pests - Brown Leaf Roller, Green Leaf Roller, Greedy scale, Passion Vine Hopper and Thrips
Common diseases - PSA, crown rot, collar rot and root rot
Lifespan – Deciduous

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Tips on Growing Chia the Superfood in Kenya

Chia seeds are small ovals, mottle-colored with brown, gray, black, and white varieties.

Before we delve into the nitty-gritty of chia seed farming, it is important to understand why chia seeds are so important.

It is the richest plant source of omega-3 fats that help lower cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure and prevent heart diseases.
They are used to make therapeutic tea.
Chia seeds are rich in minerals such as niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium.
They are rich in fiber: 2 tablespoon of chia seeds equals 7 grams of fiber.

In Kenya, chia seed farming is done in Nakuru, Meru, Nanyuki, and Busia counties. The most dominant chia seed growing county is Busia. Busia County has the same geographical climate as Eastern Uganda, which produces more than 90% of all chia seeds planted in the country. More than 2,000 farmers in Homabay, Busia, and Bungoma counties harvest more than 8 tons per season, selling it to a Danish organization.

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Climate and Soil Conditions

Chia plants thrive in regions with warm temperatures and well-drained soil. They require plenty of sunlight for optimal growth.

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.

Choose high-quality chia seeds from a reputable source. Ensure they are suited to your climate and growing conditions.

Chia Seeds

Varieties

There are two main types of chia seeds. The most common is the black chia and white chia seed. The best way to know the variety of chia seeds that you have is to look at the colors of the flowers. If the chia plant produces purple flowers, it will produce brown colored seeds.

It is these brown colored seeds that we will refer to as Black Chia. On the other hand, if the chia plant produces white flowers, the seeds will be white.

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Establishment

Chia is a low-maintenance crop that prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soils - light to medium clay or sandy soils. While moisture is necessary for seedling establishment, this crop is highly intolerant of water logging or overly wet soils at the mature stage. It can cope well with acid soils and moderate drought. For this reason, it is best grown in areas that receive moderate to low rainfall. High temperatures during the harvesting time are necessary to help the crop dry well. During this time, rains may ruin the crop.

Chia Seed Crop at the Farm

Soil preparation

Prepare the soil by tilling it to a fine texture and removing any weeds or debris. Chia plants prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0.

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the germination period, which typically lasts one to two weeks.

Once established, chia plants are fairly drought-tolerant but will still require regular watering, especially during dry periods.

Planting

The Chia seeds are very tiny and therefore, when planting them you do not need to dig holes for the seeds. An acre of land might require about 10 kilos of the seeds. During planting, plough the land and harrow it to obtain a level ground with smooth top soils. Sow the seeds thinly and evenly, about a quarter to a half inch deep, with rows spaced about 12 to 18 inches apart and cover them with a light cover of soil.

Planting should be done during the onset of rains. However, you can plant Chia seeds under irrigation in which case you should make sure you water them on a daily basis till they all germinate.

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Germination

Chia seeds germinate in about a week’s time. Once they germinate and grow to about 15cm, thin them to remain with healthy plants spaced about a foot from each other. Chia seeds also germinate do well in pots or nursery polythene bags which is perfect for those with small spaces like the home or backyard garden. Simply sprinkle a few seeds on to each pot or paper bag which is filled with soil and make sure you water them regularly. When the sprouts are about 3 inches tall, you can now transplant them onto a well prepared and watered field.

Fertilizer

Chia can be cultivated under low fertilizer input, using 50 kg nitrogen per acre or in some cases, no fertilizer is used. Organic manure is recommended and 5 tones per acre applied before planting would be sufficient. Irrigation frequency in chia production fields may vary from none in relatively wet areas, to about once a week in very dry areas.

Pests and Diseases

Neither insects nor diseases have posed a problem in places where Chia has been grown in Kenya to date. No major pests or diseases affect the Chia crop because the essential oils in Chia leaves have repellent properties against insects. This makes Chia a suitable crop for organic farming and easy to manage and care for. However, virus infections possibly transmitted by white flies may occur and can be checked by controlling these carriers.

Weeding

Weed management is most critical during establishment; chia is sensitive to most commonly used herbicides hence mechanical weeding is preferred. However, weeds become less of an issue once the canopy closes. Despite the fact that Chia is an aggressive crop, researchers are not concerned that it could become invasive or present a problem for subsequently planted crops.

Harvesting

The Chia crop is ready for harvesting when the spikes start drying up and turning brown. If you wait until the flower head turn completely brows, you risk losing the seeds. Begin harvesting your chia as soon as most of the petals have fallen off the flower.

Chia seeds need to be harvested during the dry season as the seed is hydrophilic, that is, it attracts water; it is covered by a microscopic fiber that turns to gel when it comes in contact with water. The gelling is one of the key nutritional and functional benefits of Chia and if it gets rain on it, the crop loses this essential value.

The easiest way to harvest Chia is to pick it. You can also use a sickle knife to cut off the heads. Once harvested, collect the heads and give them time to dry in paper bags or on a drying rack. It is fast and easy to crush the dried flower heads and extract the chia seeds by rubbing with a flat hand.

Chia Seeds

Chia Seed Market

Chia is one of the highest sources of omega-3 fatty acids known. Currently, with this fact getting known by many people across the world, Chia seed and seed products (such as oil) have a much higher demand than ever was. Human consumption of omega-3 has been linked to many health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and possibly stroke, as well as improved brain functions.

The healthy foods industries are currently marketing raw Chia seeds as a dietary supplement, as well as incorporating the seeds into snack foods, drink mixes, and cereals; milled chia is sold for use as flour. The global market for nutraceuticals is continuing to grow due to an aging population, interest from a broader spectrum of consumers in functional foods that include ingredients like omega-3 fatty acids, and increasing interest and use in preventative medicine. This market is expected to grow based on current nutritional trends. Increasing awareness of the health benefits of omega-3 foods has fueled an industry that is currently unable to meet the high demand.

Chia is also used in pet and livestock feeds. Chia is a good candidate for organic production, an added benefit in selling to the health food market. Currently there is little difference between the price returns of conventionally produced chia and organic chia because of the high demand and low supply. However, as supply increases, organic chia should bring higher price premiums.

Chia Seed Crop Field

Locally, major clients include people dealing with dietary conditions such as diabetics, people with high blood pressure and parents of young children that require omega3 fatty acids. Up and coming farmers also provide a huge market.

Seedlings per acre – 10 kilos per acre of seeds
Spacing – 12-18 inches between rows
Market price – Ksh. 500 per kg
Yield – 400kgs
Common pests – rarely attacked by pests
Common diseases – white flies caused infections but rare
Lifespan – one growing season (can be grown 3 times a year)

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Soursop (Matomoko) Farming in Kenya: How to Take Advantage of the Increasing Demand

Soursop farming in Kenya is emerging as one of the unique and most profitable agribusiness sectors, thanks to the rising demand occasioned by increasing awareness of the health benefits of the fruit, locally known as Matomoko. Soursop, scientifically known as Annona Muricata is a tropical evergreen tree that produces fruit with a prickly yellow-green skin.

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Interestingly, all the parts of the Tomoko tree, from the roots to the leaves are edible or have medicinal value. It is a fast-growing tree that starts producing fruit in the second year. The soursop fruit is sold in some of the major markets in Kenyan towns and cities including; Ngara Market, City Market, and Wakulima Market.

Soursop pulp, leaves, peels, and seeds are rich in phenolic compounds that give the fruit numerous health benefits which makes them potential sources for the extraction of bioactive compounds that can be used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industrial sectors. These compounds attribute functionality and value to products developed with soursop by-products.

Soursop farming in Kenya is currently done by small pockets of farmers in central and western Kenya but more and more farmers are starting to venture into its production at the Coast, Nyanza and Eastern regions. By the way, soursop (Annona Muricata) is often mistaken for custard apple (Annona Reticulata). Both types are actually indistinguishably called matomoko in most parts of Kenya. They belong to the same family- Annona, but they are two different fruits.

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Ideal Climatic Conditions for Soursop Farming in Kenya

The ideal regions for soursop farming include areas such as the coastal region, parts of Eastern and Nyanza, and the Lake Victoria basin. These are areas that experience the required temperatures, which range between 21 and 30 degrees Celsius, with minimal temperature fluctuations.