Growing Radish in Bungoma

Soil suitability analysis based on Bungoma's nutrient profile

Radish can be grown in Bungoma County, but the soil scores 59/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.56 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Radish's preferred 6–7.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.12 g/kg), phosphorus (15.7 mg/kg) and potassium (161 mg/kg) all meet Radish's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Radish prefers sandy loam soils, while Bungoma is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Radish's full potential is about 8,000 kg/acre (~KES 320,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Bungoma's 59/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 5,900 kg/acre (~KES 236,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.