Growing Basil in Bungoma

Soil suitability analysis based on Bungoma's nutrient profile

Bungoma County is a solid choice for Basil, with a soil-match score of 66/100. At an average pH of 5.56 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Basil's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen — measured at N 1.12 g/kg, P 15.7 mg/kg, K 161 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Basil, which favours loam. Basil's full potential is about 4,000 kg/acre (~KES 480,000/acre at KES 120/kg), but at Bungoma's 66/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 3,300 kg/acre (~KES 396,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.