Growing Maize in Kajiado
Soil suitability analysis based on Kajiado's nutrient profile
Yes — Kajiado is well suited to Maize. Kajiado's soil (pH 6.55, near-neutral) gives Maize a suitability score of 87/100. Match fertilizer to Kajiado's nitrogen and phosphorus levels for the best result.
Kajiado County is well suited to Maize, scoring 87/100 on ShambaIQ's soil-match model. Local soils average pH 6.55 — neutral and inside the 5.5–7 band Maize prefers, so no lime is usually required. The main gap is nitrogen — measured at N 0.97 g/kg, P 20.6 mg/kg, K 257 mg/kg against this crop's high/high/medium demand — so the fertilizer plan below prioritises closing that deficit. The county's predominantly sandy loam soils suit Maize, which favours loam. On ShambaIQ's soil-match model, Maize is the #37 soil match of the 106 crops we assess for Kajiado County. At current prices (about KES 45/kg) and a typical 1,800 kg/acre yield, a well-managed Maize crop here can gross roughly KES 81,000 per acre.
Soil & climate match
| Factor | Kajiado soil | Maize needs | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.55 | 5.5–7 | OK |
| Nitrogen | 0.97 g/kg | min 1.2 g/kg | Low |
| Phosphorus | 20.6 mg/kg | min 20 mg/kg | OK |
| Potassium | 257 mg/kg | min 150 mg/kg | OK |
| Rainfall | 500 mm | 500–1,600 mm | OK |
| Altitude | 1,300 m | 0–2,500 m | OK |
Planting calendar for Kajiado
Long Rains· March–May
Short Rains· October–DecemberMain season here
Dry Season· January–March
Top dressing guide
Kajiado's nitrogen (0.97 g/kg) is 81% of the 1.2 g/kg Maize needs, so the standard 1 bag/acre is raised to 1.25. Split it across two applications to limit leaching.
Seed varieties for Kajiado
Varieties suited to Kajiado's 1,300 m altitude and 500 mm annual rainfall — 16 of 24 maize varieties we list.
Economics
Fertilizer prices
Green = subsidized · (Commercial) per 50kg bag