Growing Sisal in Homa Bay

Soil suitability analysis based on Homa Bay's nutrient profile

Sisal can be grown in Homa Bay County, but the soil scores 46/100 and needs targeted management to reach full potential. At an average pH of 5.27 the soil is moderately acidic, below Sisal's preferred 5.5–8.5 range; agricultural lime will lift pH and unlock phosphorus the crop cannot otherwise access. Nitrogen (1.05 g/kg), phosphorus (13.8 mg/kg) and potassium (147 mg/kg) all meet Sisal's requirements, so a maintenance fertilizer programme is enough. Sisal prefers sandy soils, while Homa Bay is largely clay loam, so drainage and organic-matter management matter more here. Sisal's full potential is about 1,000 kg/acre (~KES 90,000/acre at KES 90/kg), but at Homa Bay's 46/100 suitability a realistic target here is closer to 575 kg/acre (~KES 51,750/acre) unless the constraints above are addressed.