Growing Pawpaw in Baringo
Soil suitability analysis based on Baringo's nutrient profile
Yes — Baringo is well suited to Pawpaw. Baringo's soil (pH 6.22, slightly acidic) gives Pawpaw a suitability score of 88/100. Match fertilizer to Baringo's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Baringo County is well suited to Pawpaw, scoring 88/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.22 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 6–7.5 band Pawpaw prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.32 g/kg), phosphorus (23.4 mg/kg) and potassium (212 mg/kg) all meet Pawpaw's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Pawpaw prefers sandy loam soils, while Baringo is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 28/kg) and a typical 12,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Pawpaw crop here can gross roughly KES 336,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Baringo soil | Pawpaw needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.22 | 6–7.5 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 1.32 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | OK |
| Phosphorus | 23.4 mg/kg | min 12 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 212 mg/kg | min 200 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 700 mm | 600–1,500 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 900 m | 0–1,200 m | OK |
Top dressing guide
Recommended seed varieties
Economics
Fertilizer prices
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