Growing Carrot in Busia

Soil suitability analysis based on Busia's nutrient profile

Busia County is a solid choice for Carrot, with a soil-match score of 72/100. At an average pH of 5.29 the soil is moderately acidic, below Carrot's preferred 5.5–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is potassium — measured at N 0.91 g/kg, P 16.6 mg/kg, K 175 mg/kg against this crop's low/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. Carrot prefers sandy loam soils, while Busia is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. At current prices (about KES 38/kg) and a typical 10,000 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Carrot crop here can gross roughly KES 380,000 per acre.