Growing Rice (Upland) in Baringo
Soil suitability analysis based on Baringo's nutrient profile
Yes, with the right inputs — Baringo is moderately suited to Rice (Upland). Baringo's soil (pH 6.22, slightly acidic) gives Rice (Upland) a suitability score of 70/100. Match fertilizer to Baringo's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Baringo County is a solid choice for Rice (Upland), with a soil-match score of 70/100. Local soils average pH 6.22 — slightly acidic to near-neutral and inside the 5–7 band Rice (Upland) prefers, so no lime is usually required. Nitrogen (1.32 g/kg), phosphorus (23.4 mg/kg) and potassium (212 mg/kg) all meet Rice (Upland)'s requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Rice (Upland), which favours clay. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Rice (Upland) is the #69 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Baringo County. Rice (Upland)'s full potential is about 1,800 kg/acre (~KES 189,000/acre at KES 105/kg), but at Baringo's 70/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,575 kg/acre (~KES 165,375/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Baringo soil | Rice (Upland) needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.22 | 5–7 | 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 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 700 mm | 800–2,000 mm | Low |
| Altitude | 900 m | 0–1,300 m | OK |
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