Growing Cucumber in Busia

Soil suitability analysis based on Busia's nutrient profile

Busia County is a solid choice for Cucumber, with a soil-match score of 65/100. At an average pH of 5.29 the soil is moderately acidic, below Cucumber's preferred 5.8–7 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. The main gap is nitrogen and potassium — measured at N 0.91 g/kg, P 16.6 mg/kg, K 175 mg/kg against this crop's high/medium/high demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing those deficits. The county's predominantly clay loam soils suit Cucumber, which favours loam. Cucumber's full potential is about 12,000 kg/acre (~KES 480,000/acre at KES 40/kg), but at Busia's 65/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 9,750 kg/acre (~KES 390,000/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.