Growing Thyme in Bungoma

Soil suitability analysis based on Bungoma's nutrient profile

Thyme can be grown in Bungoma County, but the soil scores 50/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.56 the soil is slightly acidic to near-neutral, below Thyme's preferred 6–8 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 Thyme's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Thyme prefers sandy loam soils, while Bungoma is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Thyme's full potential is about 2,000 kg/acre (~KES 300,000/acre at KES 150/kg), but at Bungoma's 50/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 1,250 kg/acre (~KES 187,500/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.