Growing Oilseed Rape (Canola) in Bungoma

Soil suitability analysis based on Bungoma's nutrient profile

Oilseed Rape (Canola) can be grown in Bungoma County, but the soil scores 51/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.56 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Oilseed Rape (Canola)'s preferred 5.8–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen and phosphorus — measured at N 1.12 g/kg, P 15.7 mg/kg, K 161 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Oilseed Rape (Canola), which favours loam. Oilseed Rape (Canola)'s full potential is about 1,000 kg/acre (~KES 60,000/acre at KES 60/kg), but at Bungoma's 51/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 638 kg/acre (~KES 38,280/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.