Sweet potatoes are fairly easy to grow but the Maasai people have not realized the need to grow these sweet potato crop. Sweet potatoes are adaptable to different agro-ecological zones ranging from 0 - 2100m above the sea level. They require rainfall of 750 - 1000mm per annum, and temperatures of above 24 degrees in abundant sunshine. They also require well drained free soil to allow root development
Sweet potatoes have a growing period of 3 - 6months depending on variety.
The maasai land is favorable for the growth of these sweet potatoes which they can consume to balance their diet.